Lycan Christmas by S. Yule (best contemporary novels txt) 📗

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is a guy that you find yourself attracted to in a way you’ve never been interested in a man before, it’s confusing and frightening. But it’s also exciting and tempting as hell.”

“Is that what happened with you and Uncle Knox?”

Rose nodded. “I hated him when I first met him. I hated lycans period,”

she laughed. “But even through the hatred, my heart knew better.”

“Thank you,” Melony murmured as Rose and Knox’s cabin came into view.

Rose made her way to the front door, but turned back to Melony before she went inside. “Follow your heart, and you’ll be fine.”

“I’ll try.” Melony shuffled on toward Sherry’s cabin mulling over what Rose had told her.

She didn’t get the impression Rose was encouraging her feelings for Lorent, but instead supporting her in whatever she decided to do. It was nice to have someone who she could talk to and trust, someone who she felt would be there for her through thick and thin.

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Rose watched Melony from the window for a moment as she walked away. She was certain she understood why Melony and Lorent had such a sudden chemistry, when Lorent had showed no interest in any other woman before—not even the gorgeous Shannon, who threw herself at him on a near-daily basis. Melony was Lorent’s mate. She scowled. Of course, she couldn’t be certain, but her woman’s intuition told her it was the truth, and her instincts were rarely wrong.

She hadn’t told Knox her suspicions yet, not because she was worried that he’d go ballistic on Lorent, but until Lorent admitted Melony was his mate, she was worried about outside interference screwing up the progress Melony seemed to be making with him. Lorent seemed content since Melony’s arrival. There was a lighter air around him now—kind of like the weight of the world he usually carried on his shoulders had been lessened.

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And he’d been a completely different person at Thanksgiving. He’d still been laid-back and quieter than everyone else—he probably always would be—but he’d interacted, had even laughed, and genuinely seemed to have enjoyed himself.

She sighed. Yes, she’d kept her suspicions from Knox, but maybe it was time to tell him. Melony and Lorent would need all of the support they could get once the truth came out, and Knox needed prior knowledge so he had time to get used to the idea. He’d keep the information between the two of them—she’d kick his ass if he didn’t—but he was her mate, and she was having enough trouble keeping her other secret from him.

She smiled. That secret she’d keep a tiny while longer. It wouldn’t harm anyone, and she wanted to tell him at just the right time.

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Chapter Fifteen

Sherry sipped on a cup of tea as she sat in a chair across from Melony.

“It will be heaven to have my hair done, Melony. Do you think you could do it soon?”

“Yes. My supplies are supposed to be in by the end of the week.

Whenever they get picked up, I’ll let you know.”

“Thank you.” Sherry smiled and rubbed her belly. “He’s quite the kicker today.”

“Do you know what you are going to name him yet?” Melony smiled as Sherry’s face lit up at her question.

“I have a few ideas, but Piers and I can’t seem to agree on anything yet. I think we will both be happy just as long as he’s healthy.”

Melony could have sworn a fleeting moment of worry crossed Sherry’s features before she set her cup down and straightened in her chair. She figured it was a mere case of nerves. After all, she was getting close to her due date, and it was her first baby. She had to assume that, although a joyful situation, having a baby had to be a trying time for a new mother. Pregnancy messed with hormones, emotions, and the body to the point where she couldn’t imagine it not being stressful at times.

“I have a favor to ask of you.” Sherry watched Melony expectantly.

Maybe there was another reason for the fleeting moment of worry. She didn’t know why, but she had a feeling she wasn’t going to like what Sherry was about to ask of her. “What is it?”

“Piers refuses to take me to town. Says the roads are too rough right now and I’m too far along in my pregnancy to be jostled around so much. But I want to get him something special for Christmas, and if I send anyone else, I know he’ll end up finding out. I want it to be a surprise.”

“Oh! I can pick something up for you. I’m sure Knox or Rose would take me into town.” That wasn’t such a bad favor, although the relief she felt was short-lived with Sherry’s next words.

“No. I want to go myself, and I was hoping you could take me.” Sherry gave her an innocent, pleading smile, one that could rival an angel’s.

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“Ohhhh. Well, I’m not sure that would be a good idea.” Holy hell. She’d be skinned alive if she took Sherry to town. By Knox, Rose, but mostly Piers, and she liked her skin.

“Please, Melony. You’re the only one I can ask that I know I can count on to keep it secret. If I tell Janine, she’ll tell Raze, and he’ll tell Piers. If I tell Rose, she’ll tell Knox, and he’ll tell Piers, and—well, do you get what I’m saying? If I ask any of the other girls to take me, it will get back to Piers.”

“I really want to help, but Sherry, I’m not sure it’s a good idea. I mean, if we got caught . . .” Melony’s nerves got the better of her, and she chewed on her lower lip.

Sherry frowned, and tears glistened