Ice Moon by Lisa Kessler

Author:Lisa Kessler [Kessler, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Select Otherworld, PNR, fated mate, paranormal romance, Werewolf, mate, were, Paranormal, Moon series, Lisa Kessler, psychic, Entangled, shifter, Romance
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-11-16T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Taryn

I came home a little early to get ready for the Masquerade. Out on the deck, in the cold, Jared and Charlie were painting and laughing. Jared leaned on the long pole of his roller, pointing out at the lake with Charlie beside him. The puffs of breath slowed from their lips for a second, and then Charlie started babbling. I couldn’t make out the words, but excitement filled his tone.

Seeing my little boy happy, and watching Jared muss his hair, melted my heart. Until very recently, I’d resigned myself to spending my life alone, distanced from everyone around me. I stared at Jared’s profile; the strong angles of his jaw and brow were in stark contrast to the laugh lines around his eyes. What had I ever done to deserve our paths crossing?

I swallowed the unexpected emotion and set my things on the table. Jared made it clear he wanted to have a relationship with me, with us. So why was I on pins and needles?

The back door opened. I almost jumped out of my skin.

“Taryn?” Jared’s grin faded. “Everything okay?”

I nodded. “I might be a little nervous about tonight.”

He and Charlie came in. My son ran to my side and hugged me. I squeezed him tight and wondered how many hugs it would take before I stopped being startled by a simple touch.

“Hey Mom! Jared was just teaching me…about the lake.”

I glanced at Jared. “You must be a great teacher to get him so wound up about learning.”

He winked at me and my heart fluttered. I wanted this to be my life, my family. It scared the crap out of me.

I straightened up. “I guess I better get ready.”

Jared nudged Charlie on his way to the door. “Will you watch Tank for me tonight?”

His face lit up. “Yes! And Mom took me to get his own water and food bowls for our kitchen.”

Jared stopped in his tracks and turned my way, walked toward me and kissed my cheek. His breath teased my ear as he whispered, “Thank you.”

I smiled and shook my head. “It was no big deal.”

He caught my chin, lifting my gaze to meet his. “Just accept the appreciation.” His lips caressed mine.

“Gross! I’m getting Tank.” Charlie scooted out.

Jared straightened, chuckling. “Sorry. I tried to resist, but…”

I grabbed his shirt and yanked him close again, crushing my mouth to his. He growled into the kiss, his tongue parting my lips and tangling with mine. His strong arms came around me, pressing me so tight against him, his erection rubbed on my belly. My fingers clutched his shirt. I’d never in my life wanted someone as urgently as I wanted Jared. Now.

He lightened the kiss, whispering, “I love the way you warm in my arms.”

My eyes snapped open, meeting his. He didn’t loosen his hold on me, and I fought to keep from yanking myself away. If we were ever going to be together, we had to figure out how to control the fire.

“I’m not hurting you?”

He shook his head with a crooked, very sexy smile.

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