Marked by the Bear (Terrebonne Parish Shifters Book 1) by Kimmie Easley

Author:Kimmie Easley [Easley, Kimmie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Paranormal romance
Publisher: Wine Worthy Romance
Published: 2018-03-14T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

Kingston

I hustle through a quick shower because I’m ready to get my fill of sweet Ruby. That little gem is on my mind all damn day. I’m like a new man since talking with my baby brother. I’m at peace in moving forward with my plan. Like Wyatt said, Fournette goes without saying. He’s so easy going and up for whatever.

I can’t wait to see her face when it all comes together. I spot her hopping over a broken stump off the trail as I make my way down the bendy drive. “Hey, little lady. Wanna ride?” I wink to give the teasing an extra punch.

“Well, look at you, always coming to my rescue.”

I memorize the way her body glides toward the truck. She slides into the middle and I love the way her face glistens without a stitch of makeup. Fresh, just the way I left her in bed this morning.

“I was supposed to tame this shit before you got here.” She tucks tiny strands of hair behind both ears.

“What the hell are you jabbering on about, woman? You look good enough to eat.” I give her thigh a squeeze and I savor the way she wiggles from the tickle. “So, how was your day?”

“Just hanging out with a couple of friends.”

I pull up to the cabin and hit the brakes. I slam the gear shift into park and try to compose myself before I snap my head in her direction. “I thought I told you to lay low. I knew you wouldn’t listen, but I thought you’d at least have the sense not to talk to strangers.”

I see the way she rounds her eyes and I instantly know I fucked up.

“You told me? As in you fucking ordered me to lay low? Maybe you’re confused because I don’t take being bossed around. Not anymore. I only went to the marina. You wanna discuss my safety? Fine. Let’s talk. But you wanna order me around? You can find yourself another damsel in distress. I don’t need this bullshit.”

One. Two. Three. Four. Fuck! One. Two. Dammit!

I shift to position myself in Ruby’s direction. Hunching forward, I dip my head to lock gazes with her strong blue pools of fiery passion. I take her hand in mind and caress her perfect, smooth skin with my rough fingers. “First, I am so sorry. I didn’t mean it the way it came off. I would never, never, hurt you. Not physically or verbally. I’m just so god damn worried leaving you out here alone while I’m out on that damn boat.”

I suck in air when I see the hard lines around her mouth begin to soften. She reaches out and presses a flat palm against my fuzzy cheek. “I appreciate that. I know you mean well. Like I said, I just went to the marina. I had coffee with Gus and Deb. No run ins with anyone else.”

“Deb?”

“Yeah, a girl I met up there yesterday. She’s a little over the top, but nice enough.

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