Read Online Scorch: A Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance (The Tribe Series) by Terra Wolf, Ally Summers - Free Book Online

In-laws, my brother Case.”
    Case’s eyes shimmered. My parents looked horrified, recognizing the glowing green eyes we shared as shifters.
    Case held out his hand. “It’s always a pleasure welcoming new members to the family.” He grinned wickedly.
    I decided then that he wasn’t a shifter I ever wanted to cross. Something in his words were threatening, but I couldn’t explain exactly what it was. Everything about him was regal and authoritative. If only my parents knew he was a king.
    “We’re not family,” my mother hissed. “We came to warn the groom, but that seems pointless. It’s too late. We should have come sooner.”
    “Warn me?” Drew’s eyes hardened. “About Francesca? About the most loving, beautiful woman in the world? You want to warn me about her? You’re talking about my wife .” His teeth clenched together.
    He pushed past me until he was almost chest to chest with my father.
    Dad didn’t back down. His stubbornness was showing. “We thought we had a moral obligation to let her future husband know. We couldn’t stand by and watch her destroy an innocent man, but it seems like he already has a good idea.”
    “Yes, and then some.” Drew winked. “Now, if you’d like to stay for the reception, you are welcome. But if you’re here to spew your hate, there’s the door. My bride and I are headed in for our first dance.”
    I held my breath, waiting for their answer. Part of me hoped they’d say they wanted to stay and celebrate my marriage. Part of me wanted Case and the rest of the Tribe to kick their asses out the door. I was torn.
    I shouldn’t have been surprised when they retraced their steps and walked out the front door. The violinist started up again and Drew faced me.
    “You okay?”
    I nodded. “I think so.”
    I felt the tears stinging. I didn’t want them to fall. I didn’t want a single one on this beautiful wedding dress. This was our moment, not theirs. This was our celebration of love. I couldn’t let the past pull me back into believing I was a monster. Drew had pulled me out of that darkness. He looked at me as if I were beautiful and kind. He wanted to marry this girl.
    “Hey, look at me.” He pulled my face between his hands. “I’m your family now. We are family. A bond like no other. That kind of hate doesn’t stand a chance in this room.”
    And I felt it. I knew he was right. I knew there was truth in his words. We had exchanged vows, but the shifter magic we had opened by pledging ourselves to each other was stronger than anything I’d felt growing up in my parents’ home. This man loved me totally and completely.
    His entire purpose as a member of the Tribe was to find me. To make me happy. To love me. I could almost hear his thoughts without him saying them. I could feel his love without him touching me. The vows we exchanged deepened our connection like a lifeline tying us together.
    I leaned up to whisper in his ear. “I’d like to drink a glass of champagne, have our first dance, and have you make me yours forever.” I smiled. “As soon as possible, Mr. Maddox.”
    He pressed his forehead to mine. “You know, it’s cute that you whisper because all these guys have shifter hearing and heard everything you said, but I’m sure they’ll act really cool about it.”
    I blushed down to the tops of my breasts. What the hell. They all knew what we were going to do tonight anyway.
    I held my husband’s hand as we walking into our private reception, leaving the hurtful memories of my childhood locked outside.

21

Drew
    I locked the door to the bridal suite and turned to face my mate. The look in her eyes took me to my knees. She was the most gorgeous woman I’d ever seen. And somehow, I’d managed to convince her to marry me and be my mate.
    I walked toward her. “Did I tell you tonight how beautiful you are?” I wrapped my hand around the back of her neck.
    “You can say it again.” She bit her lip.
    “You’re fucking