Wild Lover (Magical Lovers, #3) by Michelle Howard

Author:Michelle Howard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: magic, paranormal shifters, michelle howard, friends to lovers
Publisher: MH Publications
Published: 2022-04-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Ben and his brother spent the evening hovered over the laptop set up on the kitchenette table. From what Chrissy could gather, they were discussing security measures. Not that anyone bothered to include her in that conversation.

Stretched full length on the sofa, she scrolled through shows she had no interest in watching and stalked a few of her favorite celebrity sites on her phone to see what was going on in the world.

Mayhem, drama and chaos. The usual.

After a room service dinner of cheetos, tacos and a side of fries which had both men staring, Chrissy announced she was going to bed. Kent waved at her and Ben eyed her longer than she cared for as she made her escape.

In the privacy of the bedroom, her hand drifted to her belly and she cupped the nonexistent bump. Now that the initial panic was starting to fade, Chrissy let herself think about the idea of a baby.

It seemed inconceivable but the proof was in the test. Or two tests. Fear creeped along the edges of her mind but Chrissy shoved it back. Yes, this was a lot to take in but so was the explosion and apartment break in. There was no ignoring the fact someone was after her. She’d been a fool to try and pretend.

A hearty sigh escaped as she flipped over onto her back. This thing with Ben bothered her too. He’d allegedly flown back to protect her but now she wondered if it had more to do with the baby. Would he have rushed to watch over her if there wasn’t a kid involved?

The whole mate thing didn’t sit well with her either. She didn’t want someone who only became interested in her because it was preordained by mystical means. Also, how much stock was she supposed to put into that? What about love? Where or when did that come into play?

Her gut churned. Over the weeks, she’d had time to see the whole experience with a little distance. The reason she’d been so hurt wasn’t strictly because Ben had disappeared with no contact. It was because she’d felt abandoned.

At some point the light outside dimmed and shadows flickered across the walls. Chrissy wasn’t sure how much time went by. The door opened with a low squeak. She kept her gaze pinned to the wavering stripes on the ceiling.

Steps neared and Ben climbed onto the mattress and lay next to her. She tipped her head to the side, expecting him to speak or push but he stared back and held his silence. His blue-gray eyes were determined, long lashes guarding the beautiful orbs. His dark hair held grooves from running his fingers through it.

Her gaze lowered. She knew his clothes hid a body worth ogling. Chrissy had dated a lot using online services, friend recommendations, meet cutes in coffee shops and once in a book store. Those men had ranged in looks from incredibly handsome to quirky nerd and without fail each ended up being a major loser.

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