Page 128 of Flirting with Darkness

While her mate was off doing her bear thing, she had planned to read a good book. She had picked up a new thriller from the local bookstore. Shekita rolled over onto her stomach and opened the book.

Life couldn’t get any better.

It had been three months since the altercation with Bobbie. She had been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. She was currently awaiting her trial in a jail cell. There was enough evidence stacked against her. It was going to be a long time before she breathed an ounce of freedom.

Shekita inhaled the wonderful scent of nature that surrounded her. She was no longer going to allow Bobbie to inch into her thoughts any longer. She had a bright and loving future ahead of her.

With her book open, she lost herself in this mesmerizing tale. This was what she needed. Fresh air, good food, and a relaxing book. Her lips curved up into a smile. Everything between Shekita and Pola was perfect. They had come to the decision to have her move into Pola’s home. It was bigger, and they enjoyed immense privacy on her property. They had even spoken about expanding and renovating the house. Shekita would, of course, be in charge of that. She wanted to make the cabin a home they would be able to grow their family.

She had lost track of time, and soon, the sounds of a big animal crashing through the woods greeted her. She lifted her head in time to see a familiar brown grizzly flying out of the tree line. Shekita laughed at Pola’s antics.

The large bear slowed down and ambled over to her. Shekita slid her bookmark into the book then set it aside. She pushed up into a sitting position and watched her bear. The love that swelled in her heart for this bear took her breath away.

“You’re back,” Shekita murmured.

Pola grunted, then arrived in front of her. She nuzzled Shekita’s neck with her snout. Shekita laughed, wrapping her arms around Pola’s thick neck. Pola bumped her with her head, sending Shekita sprawling onto her back. The air around Pola shimmered. Shekita lifted onto her elbows, waiting for her mate to shift back into her human form.

Within moments, a very naked Pola knelt on the soft, thick grass. Her amber eyes were filled with heat, and she gazed upon Shekita.

“I told you I wasn’t going far,” Pola murmured. She slowly crawled to Shekita until she was braced over her.

Shekita fell back onto the ground, eyeing her mate. She immediately felt her body become aroused. It was a never-ending reaction when her mate was close to her.

She never could get enough of Pola.

“I missed you while you were gone,” Shekita admitted softly.

Pola leaned down and captured her lips in a slow, passionate kiss. The heat between them burned even brighter. Shekita’s body grew flush as Pola’s tongue stroked hers. She reached up and wrapped her arms around Pola and drew her down to lie on top of her.

“You never have to worry. I will always return to you,” Pola murmured. Her lips brushed Shekita’s again. She pressed her face into the crook of Shekita’s neck. “I love you, and you belong to me.”

“That I do, babe,” Shekita breathed.

Pola lifted her head again, and they stared into each other’s eyes. There was no other place Shekita would rather be. She had found the love of her life, and she was going to hold on to her forever.

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