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“Why, I’m glad you asked. For instance, there’s no way the family dog should be able to pee in a straight line upward. Nor, should huge moles grow almost overnight on the one aunt’s neck who tried to stick up for me the fiercest. I’ve tried to convince my family there’s nothing to Deidra but hot wind, but my own mother said all of this is part of a hex on the family by Deidra.” Celia took a moment to compose herself. Being in this man’s arms and finally having someone to talk to about this should never warrant tears. She took a moment to fight them back as she said, “Her saying that was the last straw. Now that my mother has bought into that cuckoo notion that Deidra has some sort of supernatural power, I can’t do anything to change it. But, I can stay away. Now that I’m gone, Deidra and her merry band of misfit criminals in heels have left my family alone. The only thing I could do is stay away and hopefully continue to draw Deirdre’s attention away from my family. I can’t allow my family to suffer, even if that means never returning.”
Owain bent her head into his. “Darling I’m so sad for all you’ve been through.” He tilted her chin up and asked, “How long have you been on the road running from this woman?”
She didn’t want him to pity her. This was her battle and she’d figure out how to solve it. “I appreciate your concern, but please, never pity me. I got myself into this and I’ll get myself out of it.”
“Shh—I know. Please answer my question… how long?”
She sighed hating to reveal this part. “It’s been almost six months.”
“And they’d been after you all that time?”
“Yep.”
“That’s some grudge.”
“She swore I caused her to be in litigation for the foreseeable future with my ‘allegations’. But we all know it’s the truth.”
“You did violate her right to privacy.”
“I know and for that, I’m supremely sorry. I was petty, mean-spirited and downright cruel. If I could, I would go back and never even have hacked her personal records. I pay the price each day and my family does too.”
“I will help you. You know there’s nothing I won’t do to help you bring some sort of resolution to this.”
In her gut, she knew he would. It was as sure as if he was telling her what would be for dinner.
“I believe that.” It was her turn to tilt his face up to hers. She had to capture this moment in memory for eternity. “I trust you and I want you to trust me. Please understand that even though you know this about me, I have to leave. I can’t bear the thought of anything happening to you or anyone else on my account.”
“That declaration is fine and all, but you stop running, effective immediately. Can’t you see the very universe has conspired to bring us together? Hell, you are literally unable to continue to run anymore with your car issues and I won’t let you slip through my grasp, now that I’ve found you.”
She started to protest, “But I can’t—”
He held up a hand. “Please, stop it right now. There is nothing you can say or do that will prevent me from being with you. This is it. I’m doing everything I can to keep my wolf at bay and myself calm. Desire and knowing pushes me to mate you right here on the spot. I know you’re my mate.” He paused, as if allowing that to sink in. When she remained calm and quiet, he continued, “And, from what I can sense, somewhere deep inside, you know that I’m yours too.”
The light from the refrigerator door, danced in his eyes, playing with the flecks of gray in those blue eyes as the corners crinkled into a smile. Without another word, he captured her mouth in a kiss so tender, she wanted to melt into him.
When he released her to come up for air, she whispered, “I want you. Make love to me.”
As swift as a startled breath, Owain toed the refrigerator door closed, swooped Celia up into his arms and was half-way to the bedroom, before she realized
“Why, I’m glad you asked. For instance, there’s no way the family dog should be able to pee in a straight line upward. Nor, should huge moles grow almost overnight on the one aunt’s neck who tried to stick up for me the fiercest. I’ve tried to convince my family there’s nothing to Deidra but hot wind, but my own mother said all of this is part of a hex on the family by Deidra.” Celia took a moment to compose herself. Being in this man’s arms and finally having someone to talk to about this should never warrant tears. She took a moment to fight them back as she said, “Her saying that was the last straw. Now that my mother has bought into that cuckoo notion that Deidra has some sort of supernatural power, I can’t do anything to change it. But, I can stay away. Now that I’m gone, Deidra and her merry band of misfit criminals in heels have left my family alone. The only thing I could do is stay away and hopefully continue to draw Deirdre’s attention away from my family. I can’t allow my family to suffer, even if that means never returning.”
Owain bent her head into his. “Darling I’m so sad for all you’ve been through.” He tilted her chin up and asked, “How long have you been on the road running from this woman?”
She didn’t want him to pity her. This was her battle and she’d figure out how to solve it. “I appreciate your concern, but please, never pity me. I got myself into this and I’ll get myself out of it.”
“Shh—I know. Please answer my question… how long?”
She sighed hating to reveal this part. “It’s been almost six months.”
“And they’d been after you all that time?”
“Yep.”
“That’s some grudge.”
“She swore I caused her to be in litigation for the foreseeable future with my ‘allegations’. But we all know it’s the truth.”
“You did violate her right to privacy.”
“I know and for that, I’m supremely sorry. I was petty, mean-spirited and downright cruel. If I could, I would go back and never even have hacked her personal records. I pay the price each day and my family does too.”
“I will help you. You know there’s nothing I won’t do to help you bring some sort of resolution to this.”
In her gut, she knew he would. It was as sure as if he was telling her what would be for dinner.
“I believe that.” It was her turn to tilt his face up to hers. She had to capture this moment in memory for eternity. “I trust you and I want you to trust me. Please understand that even though you know this about me, I have to leave. I can’t bear the thought of anything happening to you or anyone else on my account.”
“That declaration is fine and all, but you stop running, effective immediately. Can’t you see the very universe has conspired to bring us together? Hell, you are literally unable to continue to run anymore with your car issues and I won’t let you slip through my grasp, now that I’ve found you.”
She started to protest, “But I can’t—”
He held up a hand. “Please, stop it right now. There is nothing you can say or do that will prevent me from being with you. This is it. I’m doing everything I can to keep my wolf at bay and myself calm. Desire and knowing pushes me to mate you right here on the spot. I know you’re my mate.” He paused, as if allowing that to sink in. When she remained calm and quiet, he continued, “And, from what I can sense, somewhere deep inside, you know that I’m yours too.”
The light from the refrigerator door, danced in his eyes, playing with the flecks of gray in those blue eyes as the corners crinkled into a smile. Without another word, he captured her mouth in a kiss so tender, she wanted to melt into him.
When he released her to come up for air, she whispered, “I want you. Make love to me.”
As swift as a startled breath, Owain toed the refrigerator door closed, swooped Celia up into his arms and was half-way to the bedroom, before she realized
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