Don't Moose With Her (Bearbank Book 1) Read Online Free PDF Page A

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    “Dana?”
    Not a dream. Also not going anywhere. Opening her eyes, she peeked at him, noting his worried expression.
    “Are you okay?” he asked, face creased with concern. “I’m going to need actual speech this time.”
    She nodded. “I’m okay.” Embarrassment wasn't actually a fatal condition, right?
    “You sure?” He didn't seem convinced.
    “Would you accept that I’m drunk?” she asked hopefully.
    “Uh, we both know that it’s highly unlikely but sure. We can go with that,” he answered. “As long as you’re okay.”
    “I’m fine,” she sighed, managing to sound a little less like a crazy person. “Honest. I’ve just had a tough day and now I’m tipsy. And you’re standing right there, confusing me. My brain isn’t cooperating.”
    “Mine neither.”
     
    ***
     
    Damn. He hadn’t meant to admit that. He had been so determined to stay out of her way. He had no time for a mate. Yet, the minute he had seen her leaning against the bar, he had made a beeline straight for her, leaving his bemused partner standing there. He just couldn’t stop himself from talking to her, or from standing closer than was necessary. Every fibre of his being wanted to be near her. His wolf pranced like a puppy inside his head, basking in her scent. Her hair was loose now, spilling down her back and his fingers twitched to touch it. Her clothes were a vast improvement on that horrendous uniform she’d been wearing earlier. Her dark jeans hugged her curvy hips and butt in a way that made him quite jealous. Black suited her much better than pink. She wore a fitted black t-shirt with a cartoon moose and the words ‘Moose are people too.’ Cute. She had been pretty even in the uniform. In casual clothes, she was stunning. He wondered how she’d look dressed up. Breathtaking, no doubt. Then he wondered how she’d look undressed and squirming under him. His wolf panted in approval.
    Like the first time they’d met, she was flustered. Another man might have given up and walked away but she intrigued him. He found that he enjoyed her confusion. He did not feel entirely in control and it eased him to know that he wasn’t alone in that. Besides, it was just so damned cute that it made him want to pick her up and squeeze her. Then rub her, stroke her, and bury himself in her.
    He had been surprised that her other side was a moose. Unlike their animal counterparts, shifters were free to move wherever they liked. It did mean that they had to be a little more careful when shifting. Lions, for example, were not normally seen in Scotland. Moose weren’t among the rarer shifter species but Ethan had never met one before. He liked the thought of her being a moose, tougher than other types of deer and less vulnerable. He felt relieved that she would be able to take care of herself. The more he spoke to her, the more he liked her and staying away was seeming less and less easy. His wolf snorted at him, making its feelings perfectly clear. For his wolf, it was simple. She was theirs and he should get off his ass and claim the woman before someone else did. He’d only end up maiming the guy to get her back. Easier to just claim her in the first place.
    When he admitted that his brain wasn’t entirely online, Dana looked up at him, those beautiful green eyes looking right into his soul.
    “Really?” she asked. “You feel it too?”
    This was his chance to lie and walk away. Back to a simpler life. All he had to do was deny any knowledge of what she referred to.
    “Yeah,” he answered. “I feel it.” He couldn’t do it. Claimed or not, this was his mate and he couldn’t lie to her. Couldn’t cause her pain by denying their connection. He owed her honesty. It was all he had to give her.
    She frowned slightly. “So, what now?”
    He shrugged. “Right now, I’m actually working. I should really get back to it. I shouldn’t be long. Will you still be here?”
    She nodded. “I’ll be over there