Unexpected Bride: 7 Brides for 7 Bears by North Moxie

Author:North, Moxie [North, Moxie]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, mobi, epub
Published: 2019-01-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

She held her breath, he was looking at her so deeply, and she swore he could see into her soul. Or maybe it was the first time she’d let anyone really see her. There was a veil she kept up in her daily life, the one that she used to keep people at a distance. It was a shield that she didn’t even know if she could remove herself, but Kellan had broken right through it. This human in front of her was taking up all her senses. Second by second he was becoming everything to her.

Leaning towards her, she held still as his mouth touched hers. She gasped and her lips opened against his. She kissed him softly. He pressed gently and the kiss deepened. Each press of their lips to the other’s was like an invitation. A chance to meet and learn a little more.

In her mind, Eden’s animal was chuffing contentedly, and she didn’t want to be distracted. She also didn’t want to rush him. The desire to tear his clothes off was fighting for space in her mind with her enjoyment of just the kiss.

Kellan released her lips and she felt the loss of the heat and pressure of having him so close. “How can I be the man I need to be for you if I have to be protected by you?”

Eden knew it wasn’t easy for some human men to have Kindred mates. It was different for them. They often were used to being the stronger partner in relationships. Physically, at least. That wasn’t the case with a Kindred mate. Eden was always going to be stronger and faster than him. She could turn into a bear that could rip a man’s head off with her sharp claws. It would never be a fair physical fight.

Then again, mates shouldn’t be fighting. At least not physically, so it was all a psychological issue.

“Wouldn’t you protect me if I was in danger?” she asked, imploring him to understand.

Kellan jerked back in surprise “Of course.”

“Then why can’t I do the same for you? The Great Mother put us together because we can be strong for each other. We can lean on each other without being a burden. I think that’s why you’re mine. I’ve been taking care of myself for so long, I’ve forgotten how to let go. Maybe I needed someone to ease the burden.”

“And what about me?”

Eden smiled softly. “Maybe you needed more of a challenge?”

Kellan let out a laugh and she couldn’t help but smile as his worried face broke into a brief moment of happiness. She liked that look on him, it was like he had forgotten how much worry he had.

“You promise?” he asked finally.

Confused, Eden frowned. “Promise?”

“To challenge me? Not treat me like a weak human that needs you to be the main protector? Yes, it’s a human male thing, we can’t seem to help it.”

“It’s in your DNA for your species to be the hunter. There’s no shame in that.

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