Claimed: Gem Creek Bears, Book Three by Snyder Jennifer

Author:Snyder, Jennifer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-04-15T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

I jolted awake to someone gently shaking me while saying my name. Adrenaline rushed through me, causing my muscles to tense. My gaze snapped around, taking stock of where I was.

Liam’s SUV.

“Whoa,” Liam said. His hands lifted in surrender. “It’s okay. We’re back at the campground. I was just waking you up.”

I smoothed a hand over my face and exhaled a slow breath, wishing I hadn’t woken so freaked out, but it had been unavoidable because I’d been dreaming of Jessica. An image of her holding my head beneath the brackish water of the pond and laughing while I drowned flashed through my mind. In my dream, I’d tried to fight her off, but my arms were like wet noodles. I hadn’t been able to put any force behind my blows because of it.

“Are you all right?” Billie asked from the backseat. She’d shifted forward to lean between the seats and placed a hand on my shoulder.

“Yeah, I’m good.” I flashed her a half-hearted smile. “It was just a bad dream.”

“I’d say the entire night was a bad dream for you,” Cato insisted. He popped open the back door and slipped out. I noticed him yawn and stretch from the corner of my eye.

I rubbed my temples. “A complete nightmare, yeah.” He had no idea. “Thanks for the ride,” I said to Liam before opening the passenger door. The words seemed odd, the moment too. Was I supposed to thank everyone for coming to my rescue? For reviving me? I didn’t know what I was supposed to say.

“No problem. We’re glad to have you back safe and sound,” Liam insisted. He smoothed a hand along the back of his neck, and I knew he was as uncomfortable with this moment as I was.

I flashed him a smile and then slid out of his vehicle. “Oh, wait.” I paused, remembering everyone needed me to heal them. Liam especially. He’d been injured badly back at the old sawmill. “Should I heal your wounds before I go?” Maybe that was how I could thank them for what they’d done for me, Penny, and the other girls without having to say anything.

Liam shook his head. “Nah. I think we’re all fine for now.” His fingers gingerly touched the wound at his side. “But I’ll definitely take you up on that offer tomorrow after you’ve gotten some rest.”

I frowned at him. Why was he always so dang concerned about my well-being? He was too nice sometimes. I wasn’t used to it, especially not from guys.

“I don’t mind. I mean, I did just take a two-hour nap.” I gave him a wry smile. “Let me heal you now so you don’t have to suffer all night and can get the rest you need.”

“I’m good. Really. You can do it tomorrow,” he insisted.

“Okay, well. I’m out. I’ll see you guys tomorrow,” Cato said as he walked away, tossing us all a wave over his shoulder. “My bed is calling to me more than my pain. Night.”

“I think I’m gonna follow Cato’s lead and call it a night too,” Billie said.

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