Read Online 9781616503369 by Sondrae Bennett - Free Book Online

need lectures from her family about getting involved with someone from the pack. She was old enough to make her own mistakes.
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    Brendan tried to clear the sleep from his brain as he listened to Julie’s conversation with her brother. He made no apologies for eavesdropping. Not that he had a choice. Short of turning on the shower–which would have alerted Danny to his presence and put him in hot water with Julie–every word of their conversation bled through the walls.
    It might make things easier if Danny discovered he was here. Her brothers had to find out at some point. He was Julie’s mate, after all. He didn’t want to hide their relationship. And after they beat him up–he had no doubt they would beat him up–they’d accept it. Because he would do everything in his power to protect her and cherish her every day of their lives together.
    He forced himself not to open the door and go to Julie, her voice drawing him like a moth to a flame. He rested his head against the wooden panel, not really listening until the word “breakfast” penetrated his foggy pleasure.
    He frowned, tuning in to their conversation. He wanted to take Julie to breakfast. Better yet, breakfast in bed. In fact, he wanted to spend the whole day in bed, wrapped around each other. His frown deepened as he heard Danny stomp downstairs to wait, unaware of Brendan’s presence.
    Didn’t she want to tell her family about him? He wanted to shout it from the rooftop, take out an ad in the paper, so everyone would know she was his.
    Her feet thumped past the bathroom, and the sound of a drawer opening reached his ears.
    Turning on the faucet, he ran cold water over his face. It was possible she wanted to wait until her siblings had breakfast before breaking the news. Wolves were always better tempered with full bellies. Easing them into the truth made sense. Hell, maybe if he let her handle things he wouldn’t even have to deal with three angry alpha wolves trying to beat the crap out of him.
    With a clearer head, Brendan opened the bathroom door and walked out. Julie brushed her hair, clothed in another lacy underwear set. He stared as her breasts swayed with each stroke of the brush.
    She looked at him in the mirror, her surprised gaze running over his naked form. Desire darkened her eyes, and he stiffened in response.
    “Oh no, you don’t. We don’t have time. Danny is right outside,” she said, turning around as he advanced on her.
    “Don’t worry, I’ll be quick.”
    “Yeah, that’s what every girl wants to hear. ‘Don’t worry, baby, I’ll be quick.’” Julie’s voice deepened as she mocked him.
    “Come on, baby, I promise I’ll make it good for you,” he joked back.
    “Be quiet! And get dressed.” She giggled, turning around to pull on her jeans. He wanted to rip off the offending article. How dare it cover her perfection.
    “I can’t believe you broke my lock last night.”
    Broke her lock? He frowned. He hadn’t thought he’d broken it. Just broken in. Then again, he hadn’t picked a lock in a long time. And he had been anxious to see Julie. It’s possible he’d made a mistake in his rush.
    “Don’t worry, I’ll fix it.”
    “You do that.” As she crossed the room, she stood on tiptoes to place a chaste kiss against his lips.
    “I’ve gotta go.” He watched her pick up her purse on the way to the door.
    Wait, that was it? They’d just spent a mind-blowing night together, and all she had to say was “fix my lock” as she ran out the door?
    “Will I see you tonight?” she asked, turning in the doorframe. A puff of relief surged out. She did care.
    “Swing by my place. I’ll cook the salmon I bought last night.” Regret flashed in her eyes.
    “I’m sorry about last night…”
    “I’m not,” he interrupted, hating any uncertainty in her. He never wanted her to doubt one minute she spent with him. “Last night was incredible. I wouldn’t change a thing.”
    Her smile lit up the room, and