Unexpectedly Mated (BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance): An Alpha male. A curvy but sassy BBW. A trip to Sin City neither will ever forget. (Sassy Mates) Read Online Free PDF

alone made Nic frown. They so did not want to go through that one again.
    “Her idea is that we go away to Vegas for a few days,” Barbara said , skipping over Emma’s question.
    “Vegas?” Ellie and Jordan shouted at the same time.
    “Vegas, baby.” Nic grinned.
    Jordan sat up in her chair, took a sip of her wine and smirked.  “I like where this is going. Someone tell me more.”
    Nic was glad her idea had given Jordan a smile when referring to her wedding again. Her friend had lost some of the spark for her upcoming nuptials. Nic was sure it had nothing to do with marriage to the love of her life, Aric. Probably more to do with the overwhelming details that went into a massive wedding. Apparently packs from all over wanted to attend and it created the need for bigger and better every day. Something Jordan just wasn’t into.
    “Oooh! I know! A Bachelorette party?” Ellie’s blue eyes sparkled with mischief.
    “Hang on a second .” Emma waved her glass in the air. “Is this like a girl’s only trip?”
    Everyone quieted.  Barbara shifted in her seat. “I don’t see why not. I know Karla’s not here and she’s been feeling sick so she probably can’t make it, but Aric would welcome Jordan getting some time away from the tensions between our pack and the Rahounds.”
    Ellie pursed her lips. “Yes. Not that Caleb will speak to me. He won’t even see me right now.”
    This was the first time Ellie voice d her frustration in front of the group. Nic blinked and glanced at the others. Poor Ellie. Caleb was being very hardheaded about staying away from Ellie. Jordan appeared to be the only one not shocked over her outburst.
    “Things are not so simple, darling,” Barbara murmured.
    Ellie’s shoulders drooped. Nic’s heart ached for her friend. Ellie reminded her so much of her sister Letty. They were both sweet but so strong and always willing to put themselves out there for anyone. She really needed to go visit her sister. Lately, she missed her more than usual.
    It might have something to do with the fact Nic had moved to a stage in her life where she wanted to explore new things. Like maybe having someone long-term. She’d half-assed dated for years. Never giving men a chance to really get to know her. To get to know the real her. All everyone saw was the high maintenance pretty face. But she had feelings. Even if she hid them in order to keep herself from getting hurt.
    “I’m sorry, Ellie,” Nic said , patting Ellie’s shoulder, level to her knees. “He is probably just worried about you.”
    All the men of the Wolfe pack and even Caleb , from what Nic knew, were very careful when it came to women. They were highly protective and would do anything to keep them out of harm’s way. Sometimes, harm had a tendency of finding them.
    Barbara met Nic’s gaze and smiled. “He is very worried and won’t allow anything to happen to Ellie again. So he’s keeping a distance.”
    “I understand.” Ellie sighed. “I don’t agree with it, but I understand.” She glanced up. Her gaze collided with Nic’s. “Oftentimes we have to make sure they see us. The real us. Even if it means throwing caution to the wind and going for what we want.”
    Nic’s breath pumped hard in her lungs. Her hands turned slick with sweat. She didn’t know what that meant but she knew there was a hidden message there. For her. Ellie knew her reservations about Jake. They all knew. So it was clear she wanted her to do something about it and stop letting her fear of emotions stop her from whatever they could have. Not that she had a frickin’ clue what that was, but shit, at least not let it stop her from trying to figure it out.
    “Let’s do this .” Jordan hopped off her chair to sit down on the rug by Ellie. She hugged Ellie to her side, the love for her friend clear for the others to see. “I think we can all use a short getaway. The men are busy and I know Aric would prefer for me to not be near now that tension