Jennifer Ashley - 05 Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley

Author:Jennifer Ashley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-07-21T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Cubs were magical. No matter how frustrated, confused, or crazed Tiger became, he could always be calmed by holding a cub. He wanted to protect all of them, to not let them be taken away from him or their parents, ever.

If what he suspected was true, he and Carly would have a cub of their own this time next year. The cub would have Carly’s eyes and her smile, and when it became old enough, it would start shifting into a tiny tiger. The thought sent warmth through his entire body.

“Where’s Liam?” he asked.

Kenny gripped Tiger’s shirt, trying to stand on his arm and start climbing him. Tiger put up his other hand so the boy wouldn’t fall.

Sean answered without turning from the stove. “He got a call and had to leave town. Nothing to worry about.”

The words weren’t exactly a lie, at least, the part about Liam having to leave town wasn’t. Tiger smelled the lie in the second half of the sentence.

Nothing to worry about, my ass. “I need to talk to him.”

“Well, he’s needing to talk to you, Iron Man,” Sean said. “When he and Spike get back.”

“Spike went?” Tiger came alert. “Who’s taking care of Jordan? And where are Kim and Katriona?”

The need to know where the cubs were while their fathers were out of Shiftertown rose in a wave of worry. Cubs were vulnerable. Fathers should be with them.

“Kim’s at work, and Katriona is at Ellison’s being babysat by him and Maria. Jordan is being looked after by Myka and Spike’s grandmother.”

“You need to bring Jordan here, or send Dylan and Glory to him.” Tiger’s words came out as orders, staccato, firm. “There’s a danger in town—Walker—and Myka is human. Not strong enough to defend the cub against him. Neither is Spike’s grandmother.”

Sean turned around, spatula in hand. “Calm yourself, now. I’m not saying you’re wrong, but there’s no need for panicking. I’ll tell Dad.”

“Walker is secure?”

Sean’s eyes widened a little at all the military-like talk, but he nodded. “He’s still at Ronan’s. Ronan and Rebecca have got him covered.”

“I will talk to him too. Find out what he knows. No, I won’t kill him.” Tiger handed Kenny back to Andrea, making sure the baby was safely in his mother’s grasp before he let go. “I’ll let Ronan take care of holding him.”

Connor snorted a laugh. “In a bear hug.”

“If necessary,” Tiger said with a straight face.

“Wow.” Connor peered at him. “What have you been doing to him, Carly? I think he just made a joke.”

“We will have breakfast first,” Tiger said, pulling out a chair for Carly.

Carly finished draining her glass of juice. “You bet we will. I’m starving. I can’t remember when I’ve been this hungry.”

Connor burst out laughing. “Well, you would be, wouldn’t you? After that all-nighter?” He winked at Carly as he carried a plate piled high with pancakes to the table. “Better eat up, Carly. I have the feeling you’re going to get hungrier.”

Filled with delicious pancakes—buttermilk, blueberry, and

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