Grizzly Cove Volumes 1-3 Box Set by Bianca D'Arc

Author:Bianca D'Arc
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: vampire, shapeshifter, shifter, alpha male, werebear, bear shifter, grizzly shifter

Chapter Ten

The planning meeting was something they held every week. It usually started just before noon and went on most of the afternoon. Tom’s date with Ashley wasn’t until later. He calculated he’d have just enough time to drop by the fish market and pick up the salmon from Sig before picking her up.

They discussed the applications for business permits that had come in over the past few weeks and the plans for further construction John had initiated. They were going to do most of the building themselves, but for the new town hall, John had sought proposals from two different construction companies, both shifter-owned.

They discussed the two approaches, and Tom wasn’t surprised when the better design proved to have come from Redstone Construction. Those werecougars had a top-notch operation and a well-earned reputation. If it was solely up to Tom, he’d give them the contract and be done with it, but John liked to think his little town was something of a democracy with a benevolent Alpha running the whole thing. He was putting it up for a vote next week after the two plans had been discussed and dissected to his satisfaction.

They were winding down the meeting when Brody’s radio squawked.

“Sheriff, there’s a situation at the bakery,” came Zak Flambeau’s disembodied voice over the walkie-talkie.

Tom stiffened. Ashley was probably off-shift at this time of day, but it was still her family’s business, and her sisters were there. If there was a problem, Tom needed to know what it was, so he could help.

Brody looked upset as he keyed the mic on the radio. “Sitrep,” he ordered, falling back on their military training.

“A reporter was just in, asking a whole lot of questions. Nell called the station, looking for you, but when I told her you were in a meeting, she hung up. I ran over to the bakery to find out what was going on, and now, I’m calling you.”

Tom knew that when Zak said he’d run over, he meant it literally. The sheriff’s office was only a few doors down from the bakery on Main Street.

“Good man,” Brody commented. “Stay there and keep watch. I’m coming.”

Tom stood as Brody nodded at John. “I’m going too,” he said to the room at large, nodding as well to the Alpha.

“Is there something I should know?” John asked, some of the Alpha tone of command entering his voice.

“Yes,” Tom answered without hesitation. “But it’s complicated. And it’s not really my secret to tell, though I don’t think the ladies will mind now that they know about us. But I will tell you this—Ashley Baker doesn’t know it yet, but she’s my mate.”

Tom saw the varied reactions of his closest friends. To a man, they all looked happy for him, and several undoubtedly would have jumped up to congratulate him if he wasn’t on his way out the door. As it was, they were all smiling and most nodded to him, acknowledging the claim.

That was significant. He’d let them know that Ashley was his.

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