Real Men Growl (Paranormal Werewolf Shapeshifter Romance) (Real Men Shift Book 3) by Celia Kyle & Marina Maddix

Author:Celia Kyle & Marina Maddix [Kyle, Celia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-08-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“Be sure the buckle clicks,” Rachel whispered as Gavin gently placed Eric in his booster seat.

Bless his heart, the little boy had played so hard that afternoon, he’d fallen asleep during the loyalty ceremony. Thankfully, pups his age weren’t expected to say the words, so there’d been no need to wake him. Gavin had carried him all the way back to Rachel’s SUV. Now she hovered behind them, watching to make sure he properly installed Eric in his seat. When Gavin leaned in and kissed the boy’s forehead, Rachel nearly burst into tears from the sweetness of the scene.

“Mind if I drive?” He closed the door with a thump and then opened the passenger door for her.

“How will you get home?”

He waggled one of his very long and lean legs. “It’s a nice night for a walk. I just want to make sure you both get back home safely. I’ll sleep better.”

Then don’t leave, she thought. Stay with us.

But she couldn’t bring herself to say it. After the excitement, uncertainty and overwhelming emotions of the day, she was exhausted—physically and emotionally. She needed a little more time to settle into the new situation, to let her emotions go haywire for a bit, and she didn’t want to subject Gavin to all of that.

Not yet.

“You did great tonight,” Gavin said, almost like he could read her mind.

She climbed into the passenger seat before passing him the keys. “Thanks.”

“I mean it. I know it’s hard for you to be around Mason right now, but you were so calm and collected. I’m really proud of you.”

He closed the door, which gave her a few precious seconds to bask in the glow of his compliment and also to let the blush that crept into her face fade before he climbed into the driver’s seat.

“Honestly,” she said once they were on their way, “after finally meeting Mason face to face, the ceremony was a piece of cake. I was more worried that I’d have to intervene on the playground. It’s still hard for me to believe not a single one of the Blackwood pups gave Eric a hard time for not being able to shift.”

Gavin reached over and clasped her hand as he navigated the bumpy road to her cabin. “I can believe it. I hate how you both were treated by Brian and his dickhead crew. I’m not saying kids can’t be little shits, but any problems Eric runs into here will be normal kid stuff.”

Rachel smiled and relaxed into her seat. “I’m glad to hear that. I hope you’re right.”

“I know I’m right. Trust me.”

God, she wanted to. More than anything, she wanted to trust the man beside her. But she glanced at the dozing six-year-old behind her and knew that more than just her heart was on the line.

The more time she spent with Gavin, the more perfect he seemed. He cared about Eric, and he cared about her. He’d gone out and found her a job, so she could stay grounded.

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