Going Polar: A Stand Alone Holiday Howls Polar Bear Shifter Romance by Abbie Zanders

Author:Abbie Zanders [Zanders, Abbie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Abbie Zanders
Published: 2020-12-02T18:30:00+00:00

Finn

AFTER RETURNING THE snowmobiles to the lodge, Finn once again found himself fighting the urge to follow Lainey back to her suite. The only reason he didn’t do so was because others were around and eyeing them with interest, probably because they’d never seen Finn take a guest out on a private tour before.

“Hey, Finn. Bill said he wanted to see you when you got back,” one of the guys called out. “He’s inside.”

Finn thanked him and made his way into the lodge. He found Bill in the small office generally reserved for Alliance business. Bill was sifting through some papers and looked up when Finn knocked on the doorframe.

“You wanted to see me?”

“Yes, yes. Come on in and close the door.” When Finn did, Bill indicated that Finn should take a seat. “How’s Hildie?”

“Ornery, as usual,” Finn replied with a grin. “She and Steve are staying with the parents. Mom’s in seventh heaven.”

Bill chuckled. “Steve told me. It’s a shame about Doc Wilson, but I guess something like that was bound to happen eventually. The old guy’s got to be pushing eighty.”

Finn agreed, fully aware that the topical chitchat was just a polite segue to the real reason behind his summons. He didn’t have to wait long.

“How’s it going with Lainey Swann?”

And there it is.

Did Bill suspect that Finn had taken his request to entertain Lainey beyond acceptable boundaries? Had someone seen him going in or coming out of Lainey’s room?

“It’s going well,” Finn answered honestly, careful to keep his voice and tone casual. “We took snowmobiles out on some trails today. Did a walking tour around town yesterday. She seemed to enjoy both.”

“Good, good. I do appreciate the effort. Mo tells me she hasn’t been into the restaurant much, ordering in instead.”

Finn was beginning to feel irritated on Lainey’s behalf. He understood Bill’s desire to ensure that everyone enjoyed their stay, but it was Lainey’s vacation. She could spend it however she pleased.

“There’s nothing wrong with that, is there?”

“No,” Bill agreed. He leaned back in his chair and stroked his beard, his brows furrowed together. “But the personalized attention hasn’t gone completely unnoticed.”

Finn had a feeling he knew exactly who’d noticed. “Cougar Mae, I take it?”

Bill’s eyes widened at the nickname Finn had given the woman and then surrendered to the smile he couldn’t completely contain. “I’m afraid so. She wants to know what she needs to do to get that kind of special treatment.”

Nothing could make Finn voluntarily spend time with that woman, and he told Bill as much. “I’m sure Arthur’s up for it though.”

“No doubt, but she doesn’t want Arthur. She wants you.”

Finn shook his head. “Sorry, Bill, but no. I’m helping out with Lainey as a favor to you, but that’s where I draw the line.”

“I know. And as I’ve said, I do appreciate it.” Bill exhaled. “My intentions were good, but perhaps it’s best if we back off, eh? Consider my request where Dr. Swann is concerned fulfilled. Enjoy the holidays with your family, and keep us posted on Hildie and the little ones.

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