Magic, New Mexico: Tangling With Topper (Kindle Worlds Novella) by McDonald Donna

Author:McDonald, Donna [McDonald, Donna]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction Romance
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2016-05-03T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 8

As they left her house, Topper sighed in resignation. There was no use putting off what she didn’t really want to do, but neither she nor Stark had any idea where to start. The town was full of shifters. All the witches owned familiars of some sort. What else was she supposed to do?

“No matter how much I wish I could put it off, I need to go check on Alfred,” she announced.

“The person the sheriff mentioned?” Stark asked.

“Yes,” Topper replied. “And someone I recently disappointed. We had dinner and… it didn’t turn into more. Alfred didn’t take it well.”

Stark nodded. “I know how that feels. I’ve had to turn some females away because they just didn’t appeal to me—some because they were mated. Those who left unsatisfied did not speak well of me.”

Topper snickered. “I’m sure the ones who got to stay more than made up for that with their glowing reviews.”

Stark shrugged. “I never thought about it. Some left before I woke. No one complained. Occasionally, one returned hoping I was ready for a mate again. I made no promises because I had no intentions of keeping any of them. They knew when they stayed that what I offered was only temporary.”

“Gee… am I supposed to feel sorry for you because all those women wanted you?” Topper demanded, laughing at his sad tone.

“No,” Stark said, turning his head to her. “But after last night, I suddenly understand why I withheld my true self from them.”

Topper laughed. “Stop—okay? I already confessed to wanting a repeat. You don’t have to work so hard to flatter me.”

Stark grabbed her arm to stop her from walking. “Do you not recall what I said to you our first time? The crystals danced on your skin for me. You are my chosen one.”

Topper pulled free and started walking again. “Crystals? I’d call you crazy, but being a witch, I have no right. I guess you being an alien explains well enough why I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

Before Stark could say more, twin flashes of red ran across the path in front of them.

“Look—it’s the jaguar’s dogs. Get them!” Topper exclaimed.

She started running after them, only to see Stark pass her as his long legs raced ahead. He was like some sleek animal himself, all muscle and speed, and exhibiting a strength she found astounding. She slowed to a walk after a minute, promising herself she was going to start using that freaking treadmill Lacey had given her when she’d turned fifty. Apparently, the occasional safari or white water river rafting jaunt hadn’t helped her stay in great physical health.

Between Alfred’s house and his neighbor’s, there was an alleyway. She caught up with Stark there. He had both of the giant mastiffs gripped behind their necks and dangling in front of him. Those dogs had to weigh over a hundred fifty pounds each, yet Stark held them like they were mere puppies. How freaking strong was he? No wonder she was sore all over.

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