Katlyn (M/F/M red-hot menage shifter romance) Standalone (Shadow Creek Shifters Book 1) Read Online Free PDF Page A

meet a cowboy all her own, or hopefully two.
    Katlyn smiled when they drove under a huge metal sign that read, Shadow Creek. “We’re finally here?”
    “Sure are,” Angus said with a hint of a smile. “I’m sure going to miss you ladies. It’s been a real pleasure.”
    “What?” Tessa asked. “We won’t be seeing you around?”
    “Not likely. I keep pretty busy out in the back fields. Scaring off varmints is hard work.”
    Katlyn’s brow shot up. “You mean like wolves?”
    “Wolves? They know better than to go near the herd. I meant rustlers. The price of beef has really gone down, too much to want to lose even one head.”
    Angus passed the big house that looked to be quite the spread, a ranch style house with a tower and a bell attached. Out back was a barn and outbuildings; the smell of manure wafted over to them as they drew closer. He pulled alongside a cabin that stood amongst a group of four, this being the largest of them. It was a real log cabin, like Katlyn had seen only in books.
    Katlyn was overwhelmed with emotion when they piled out of the truck and the smell of manure no longer overwhelmed her. The sight of the mountains not far off was one of the most breathtaking sights she had ever seen before. Why, she even heard a stream raging past nearby.
    “Is this Paige’s house?” Katlyn asked in awe.
    “Nope. This is where you ladies will be staying for the duration of your stay.”
    Katlyn and Tessa stared at each other, smiles overtaking their faces. “You can’t be serious,” Katlyn said.
    “What did you expect?” Angus asked as he walked into the cabin.
    “Not this,” Katlyn responded as she admired the interior that was all log beams and leather furniture. She waltzed into the kitchen, running her hands along the granite countertop. Built into the cabinets was a microwave, double oven and stove top. This place was too beautiful for her and Tessa. It was so surreal that she just had to pinch herself.
    When Katlyn walked into the living room, she couldn’t stop the happy tears from escaping.
    “What’s the matter, Kat?” Tessa asked.
    “It’s a little overwhelming is what. I must have died and gone to heaven.”
    “I’m happy that you like your housing,” a woman said as she entered. She was about Katlyn’s age with strawberry blonde hair under the cowboy hat she wore. She was dressed in all denim, her jeans tucked into knee-high boots. She took off her hat and held it tightly in her hand. “We’re so happy to finally have a teacher. I’m Paige.”
    Katlyn extended her arm and shook Paige’s hand. “It’s so nice to meet you at last.”
    “Didn’t you bring their luggage in, Angus?” Paige asked. “Wherever are you manners?”
    Katlyn fidgeted. “Well, we don’t exactly have any. Is there any chance I could get an advance so we can buy suitable clothing?”
    Paige nodded thoughtfully. “I see. Not to worry. I’ll have one of the men take you into town tomorrow. As for now, I might have something that might fit you both. I’ll have Angus bring you down for supper. That way, you’ll get the chance to meet everyone.”
    “I really would hate for anyone to see me looking like this,” Katlyn said. “Once I have something else to wear, my clothes are going straight into the trash.”
    “That bad, eh? That’s understandable.”
    “Angus will bring you the clothing. I’d hate to make the new schoolteacher feel out of sorts. Appearances are important. Is this your friend you spoke about in your emails? Tessa, right?”
    “Yes,” Tessa said as she shook Paige’s hand. “Thanks for allowing me to come, too.”
    “I’ll see you ladies in a few hours, then.” With that, Paige left.
    Katlyn sunk into a chair. “She seems so nice.”
    “She is. In many ways, she’s the lady of ranch. The owners aren’t married.”
    “So is everyone here family, then?”
    Angus rubbed his neck. “You know I’m a bit uncomfortable talking about the owners or who live at the