Hired: Mercenary Shifters (Mercenaries for Hire Book 2) by Becca Vincenza

Author:Becca Vincenza [Vincenza, Becca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2017-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Quentin

After another heavy session with Winifred, she was back in my arms. I had not before practiced the art of snuggling with any of the other females I had laid. Winifred’s nose brushed against my skin and made the muscles quiver. I didn’t think she knew the power she held over me. It had been less than a week since I met her and my animal had fallen in love. I saw the potential in such a desirable woman.

She and I spoke throughout the night. Winifred was persistent in asking me about my past. When I told her about growing up with my parents, her lips would press together, her eyes would soften in sympathy I did not seek.

“What about Christmas? Did you go with them to pick out a tree? Then did you decorate it? And oh my God! How was it waking up Christmas morning?”

She wanted the classic, cookie-cutter answers. The ones I knew without a doubt would put a smile on her pretty face. They weren’t the answers that I could give to her. I didn’t want to coddle or lie to her.

“We didn’t do Christmas like that. My parents were usually away on separate trips or working.”

“But didn’t you want to do those things?”

“Did you?” I asked.

Her cheeks flushed. “I did. But what kid didn’t?”

“One who didn’t understand that was normal. That it was something to be desired.”

“I am going to give you one of those Christmases.” She nodded her head. I raised my brows, but allowed her the victory. She might not have realized that she had planned our future together, but my tiger purred, content she saw it his way.

“Winifred …”

“Hmm …?” Her sleepy tone made me smile.

“Why did you hesitate with me?”

“What do you mean?” She rubbed her face against my chest, discreetly pulling in my scent.

“I see how you hold yourself. At the bar, you are all confidence; you hold your body in great regard. Then at times you are so guarded, so far from the woman I know you to be.”

She went silent. I thought she had fallen asleep, but she spoke again, her lips brushing against my skin.

“My ex was … brutal.” She paused and I knew my tiger was close to the surface. “He was very controlling, and his favorite way to control me was to beat me down with his words. He made me doubt myself. I left. And I have been running from his ghost for a long time.”

I felt murderous toward a man I hadn’t met. I didn’t like the idea of his speaking ill to her, but I sensed he’d subjected her to more than verbal abuse. I would kill the bastard after I finished with the other men who had threatened her. My arms tightened around her, a silent gesture that she was safe with me. Mind and body.

Winifred fell asleep in my arms a few minutes later, after about three jaw-cracking yawns. A small, satisfied smile curved her lips. My tiger puffed out his chest, proud that she was relaxed in our arms.

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