Guardian Bears: Lucas by Leslie Chase

Author:Leslie Chase [Chase, Leslie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-06-01T18:30:00+00:00

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Emily stared up at the man standing over her, eyes wide with shock.

That's impossible, a small part of her thought. But she knew all too well that it was possible. She'd seen it with her own eyes.

The bear had become Lucas in a momentary transformation.

Either it's true, or I've lost my mind completely.

She couldn't take her eyes off him. Naked in the early morning sunlight, he was as handsome and perfect as ever, as alluring and exciting. He seemed utterly unconcerned by his nakedness, but his attention was clearly split. His eyes scanned the streets around them restlessly, seeking threats.

But she couldn't imagine anything more frightening than him. A man who could turn into an animal, who could lift a car and tear into it with such casual force. She'd seen that kind of man only once before, but she wasn't likely to forget the day that Sam died.

Even the thought of it made her shudder and realize that she had to get away from the monster in front of her. Before she could change her mind, she turned and sprinted for the nearest safety she could think of. The diner wasn't much, but it was better than nothing.

Lucas called out behind her, shouting for her to stop. Emily ignored him.

A glance behind her as she crashed through the doors showed that he wasn't chasing her. He was just standing at the mouth of the alley, watching her, a look of exasperation on her face. She had a feeling that she was being silly, that he didn't mean her any harm – after all, hadn't he just saved her from kidnappers? – but she didn't listen to it. He was one of the monsters, and she needed to get away from him.

Janet stared at her from behind the counter.

I must look insane, Emily realized. She was breathing heavily, she'd been thrown around, and she'd been running. Her eyes darted around the room, glad that there was no one else in the diner.

"Are you all right?" Janet asked, sounding concerned. The older woman had been kind to Emily since she took the job, and had taught her everything she knew about waitressing. If there was anyone Emily could trust, it was her. But could she bring her into this? I can't risk someone else getting involved.

But what if she's already involved? The men had come from the diner, after all.

"Yes! No, I mean, I'm fine," she replied, aware that it sounded silly. But what could she say? That she was being chased by a naked man who could turn into a bear? It didn't just sound ridiculous, it was pointless. What could Janet possibly do to keep her safe?

"If you're sure, hun," Janet said with a dubious smile. "Y'look like the hounds of hell are after you, though. If your trouble's caught up with you, well, out the back with you and I'll cover your shift."

I should have just phoned in like Lucas said, Emily thought, and then blushed. It was him that she was running from.

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