The Baby Shift- Maryland by Becca Fanning

Author:Becca Fanning [Fanning, Becca]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Lucas

“A party of two to grieve,” Bella, the midwife of his clan said with a sneaky air when Lucas arrived with Star. “Yes, by all means, we’ll take care of the child tonight.” Bella’s sly smile seemed permanent. He shot her a look.

“No funny business with the mortal woman, I promise,” he assured her. The plump older woman crossed her arms.

“I’d advise you to take the special whiskey I have for such occasions,” she told him, gesturing to a few dark bottles on her shelf. He picked one up, examining it with interest.

“I didn’t realize you had special whiskey,” he said. Her smile turned mysterious and vague.

“Just a few special infusions to assist those dealing with emotional struggles.”

He’d briefly mentioned the situation with Lisa. “Maybe this will help her. I’m sure it’s hard to be in that house full of memories.”

Bella smiled coyly. “Perhaps it will help you both.”

He shook his head as he retreated from the clan’s gates. All of the women in his Clan seemed more magical and mysterious than ever. He didn’t remember there being quite so much mystery when he was a boy. With the infused-whiskey and a couple of choice potatoes from the local Shifter crop, he returned home. He could hear Lisa tapping away madly on her computer.

“Going well?” He asked as he popped his head in her office. She nodded, a pencil in her mouth, and her hair piled atop her head. A punch of arousal hit him. Gods, she looked good when she was working. He cleared his throat and muttered something before leaving. Starting dinner would help him steady his mind. His eyes landed on the whiskey that Bella had given him. Perhaps he’d try it before serving it tonight. Who knew what kind of flavor it had?

He cracked open the bottle and was greeted with the smell of warm spices. He poured himself a small glass of it. In one of the old closets, he’d found a stack of jazz CDs of various artists. He put one of the CDs into the small stereo in the kitchen. A soft jazzy tune began to play. He sipped the whiskey. His tastebuds tingled wildly. It was good. Better than good, really. They’d have to be careful.

He quickly whipped up the marinade for the steaks he’d gotten from the Clan’s stock. While they waited for their turn in the fridge, he turned his attention to the vegetables. With a chef’s hand that he’d picked up from weekly duties in the Clan kitchen, he began slicing the vegetables. First the onions, which he began caramelizing in a large cast-iron stove on the old fire-based stove. Once the onions began their slow sizzle, he went back to the chopping board. He made quick work of the carrots and potatoes, the latter a Clan specialty. With a mixture of the herbs from the kitchen pantry, he was satisfied finally and began to roast the rest of the vegetables.

“It smells amazing,” Lisa said as she drifted into the room.

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