Bearly Mated (BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance) by Juliette Lucas

Author:Juliette Lucas [Lucas, Juliette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-10-15T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

They were back in town, and Lizzie felt like she wanted to dump her head between her legs and hyperventilate. Patrick had left her at his house alone and gone off to do who knew what with his time. He had informed her that she was free to do whatever she liked. All Lizzie knew was working in her father’s bookstore and attending classes online. Occasionally, she had taken a class at the community college. Sure she should have finished school years ago, but life—and expenses—had gotten in the way. Her mother developing cancer was one of them. The lingering illness had racked up the bills, and she had put her schooling on hold. After her mother passed, her dad had encouraged her to follow her dreams.

Lizzie sighed. She’d taken off from school when Patrick asked her to be his mate. Another delay. Did he mean it when he said she should do what she liked? The agreement to be with him meant she abided by the pack’s rules. Unlike humans who were only governed to a certain extent, in the shifter world, the alpha’s word was absolute law. Patrick had said he didn’t interfere with his people’s lives unless it impacted everyone else, but what about hers?

The bell rang, and her cell buzzed at the same time. She frowned and picked it up as she walked from the kitchen to the hall. Emmy’s name appeared on her screen, and she grinned. At least her best friend was here.

“Answer the door,” Emmy’s text read.

Lizzie laughed. Rather than write back, she opened the door. “You didn’t give me a chance.”

“I wanted to make sure you weren’t lazing in bed like the spoiled little housewife you’ve become.”

Lizzie rolled her eyes and stepped aside to let her friend pass into the house. “How am I already the spoiled housewife? We just got back, and while I’m enjoying the luxury of Patrick’s house compared to Daddy’s, I don’t know how long it will last.”

Emmy paused mid-step and swung to face her. Concern wrinkled the skin between her eyebrows. “What do you mean you’re not sure how long it will last?”

Lizzie hesitated. She shut the door and led her friend into the living room. After making them both a drink and bringing out a plate of devil’s food cake slices, she flopped on the sofa and drew her feet under her. “Eat up, Emmy, so I don’t wolf down that entire cake. I made it yesterday when we got back, and I’ve already eaten a fourth of it.”

Emmy seemed to battle with a decision to have some. Her sweet friend sported extra curves just as she did, but Emmy had always been confident about herself and her size. That didn’t stop her from trying to improve her health.

“Oh, hell, why not!” Emmy nabbed a big slice and broke off a chunk to stuff into her mouth. “Mm, you’re such a great baker, Lizzie. Patrick should love you for the food alone.”

“You’re saying that’s all

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