My Bear to Keep: Cypress Valley Shifters Book Two by E.M. Sauber

Author:E.M. Sauber [Sauber, E.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-06-21T00:00:00+00:00

Setting my bag on the shoreline, I quickly strip out of my shoes and clothes, eager to get in the water. With a running leap off the end of the dock, I cannonball into the water.

Ice hits my veins, freezing up my limbs. Kicking my feet as hard as I can, my head breaks through the water’s surface as I splutter and cough. “Fuck, that’s cold!”

A chuckle draws my eyes to the shoreline. A teenage boy with shaggy blonde hair stands next to a grizzly bear. Holy shit!

“Um, hi?” I call, doggy paddling to the dock. “Who are you?”

The boy offers a small smile, tangled dark blonde strands falling in his eyes. “I’m Benny. This is Will.” He tips his head toward the grizzly. “Who are you?”

Treading water as I cling to the dock, I contemplate if these guys are harmless or if I need to haul ass back to Reese’s house.

Ignoring Benny’s question, I press for more information. “Do you guys live around here?”

With my towel in hand, Benny walks out on the dock, stopping in front of me. He extends the towel to me with a small smile, calming my racing heart. “Yeah, we live in Cypress Valley. Do you? Are you a friend of Reese’s? I’ve never seen you before.”

The pieces click into place like a jigsaw puzzle. These are the two runaway kids Reese told me about. “Why would you assume I know Reese?”

Hopping onto the dock, I take the towel from Benny, wrapping it hastily around my body. Feeling slightly less exposed under the terry-cloth covering, I focus my attention on the odd pair before me.

The boy shrugs. “You kinda reek of him… I mean, your stuff does.” He points at my bag on the shore.

Color creeps into my cheeks at the insinuation in his words. Great, now this kid thinks I’m banging the grumpy alpha.

Rolling my eyes, I push the embarrassment aside and extend my hand. “I’m Sydney, Wren’s little sister. I’m staying with Reese for a few weeks. It’s nice to meet you.”

Tilting his head, Benny stares at my outstretched hand, brows furrowed in confusion.

Clearing my throat, I pull my hand back. “What are you boys doing here?”

His blue eyes light up, shining with excitement. “We’re going fishing.” Joy sings through his voice. My eyes dart to the shore where Will huffs a moan, stomping his feet on the ground happily. I can’t help but giggle at the big bear dancing with excitement.

“Where are your fishing poles?” I question, noticing they don’t have rods or tackle boxes.

Benny breaks into a fit of laughter, turning to walk back to shore. I follow close behind, curiosity piqued.

“We don’t need fishing poles. We have these,” he proclaims, chest puffed out in pride as he holds his large hands up. Following suit, Will stands to his hind legs, front paws raised in front of him.

My head tips back, scanning his big fuzzy body. Whoa, he’s gotta be over six feet tall.

“O-oh,” I stutter, eyes bugging out. “How old are you two?” Will’s bear is large, easily weighing over two hundred pounds.

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