Hex (Winter - Shifter Seasons Book 1) by Raines Harmony

Author:Raines, Harmony [Raines, Harmony]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: General Fiction
Published: 2020-02-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen – Martha

“That wasn’t so bad,” Martha said to Hilda as they walked back along the corridor to where Hex was waiting for them. He looked flushed as if something had happened.

“No, but we’re no closer to finding out what is wrong with me,” Hilda complained.

“Give the doctors a chance, Mom,” Martha replied. “They have to wait for your results from the blood tests and then factor in your physical exam.”

“I know, and the doctor was very patient and very thorough.” Hilda stopped and looked down at Hex. “Do you think we’re too late to go to your house for lunch?”

“Oh, that’s why you’re cranky, you’re hungry.” Martha laughed as Hex stood up and they headed for the elevator. She couldn’t wait to get out of the hospital.

“You might think it’s funny, but you used to get in a terrible mood when you were a child and needed food.” Hilda gave Martha a stern look then added, “We really are swapping places, aren’t we?”

“Not quite. You will always be my mom and I will always be your daughter.” Martha slipped her hand into Hex’s. “And you will always be my mate.”

“I know.” He grinned at her arched eyebrow. “Because I know how I feel about you and know that we will always be together.”

“And lunch?” Hilda asked hopefully.

“I’ll text my mom as we walk out to the car, but I’m sure it’ll be fine. I’ll also tell her to expect a couple of houseguests for the next few days since there is no way we’re going to get back to Cougar Ridge today.”

“Is the snow that bad?” Martha waited for her mom to go first as the elevator doors opened on the ground floor.

“It sure is.” Hex sent the message to his mom and then looked up as they approached the glass doors leading out of the reception area.

“So much snow already.” Martha walked up to the door and placed her palms on the cold glass like a child looking through the window of a toy store.

“I remember when you used to love the snow.” Hilda joined her daughter looking out onto the wintery wonderland.

“That was when I didn’t realize how much trouble snow caused for folks.” She half-turned to look over her shoulder as a couple of doctors discussed emergency measures for getting staff in and out of the hospital.

“Come on.” Hex pushed the door open and slipped outside. Martha and Hilda followed, but as the breeze caught at Hilda’s jacket and threatened to send her toppling over, Hex caught hold of her and wrapped his strong arms around her frail body. “Are you okay?”

“As long as you don’t let me go.” Hilda nodded and held onto Hex as he took a step forward.

Snow flew into their faces and he blew the air out of his mouth to push them away. “If I take your mom, will you be okay?”

Martha nodded. “I’ll be right behind you.”

Hex took one large stride after another, his feet making a crump, crump sound as he trod on the freshly fallen snow.

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