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nodded.
 I had to special order that blouse from the designer himself! He doesn t normally produce
shirts with my size bust. Motherfucker! she screamed.
 I m here for you, sweetie! a voice called out, and Rian swept through the glass double doors
with Emmett in tow.
 I hope you don t mind but I raided your suitcases. I thought you might need a change of clothes.
Honey, I am scandalized and inspired by your lingerie collection. Rian dropped a bag on the bed and
pulled Madison into an embrace. Connor s ears perked up.
 Lingerie collection? he asked. They ignored him.
 Come on, honey, let s get you in the shower. I always want to wash after a shift. It feels so
much more luxurious that way. I even brought your shower gel and makeup bag. I cannot wait to play
with your makeup. It s all quality stuff. Rian helped Madison off the bed. Felix came around and
made sure her sheet stayed wrapped around her body.
 The showers here actually aren t bad, Felix chimed in as they started to lead her from the
room. Connor went to follow, but Rian shook his head.
 Sorry, girl time. The three disappeared into an adjoining room. Puzzled, Connor turned to
Emmett who only shrugged.
 But aren t they? he asked Doc.
 I wouldn t worry about it, Connor, Doc said, looking more composed.
Nearly an hour later, Madison emerged looking more like herself than the trembling, pale
woman she had been earlier. Connor was worried that her old fire hadn t returned then chastised
himself. Her emotions weren t as easily changed as her clothes.
 I feel a thousand percent better. Thank you both so much. Madison leaned over and kissed
both Felix and Rian.
 Hey, I broke into Connor s house to get your stuff, don t I get a kiss? Emmett pouted.
Laughing, Madison kissed Emmett on the cheek. Connor narrowed his eyes at his brother.
 What do you mean you broke into my house?
 Door was locked, had to pick the lock. Emmett shrugged.
 Come on, Ma will want to look you over to make sure you are okay. Connor wrapped his arm
around her waist.
The group walked to the diner. When they walked in, all talking stopped. Connor could feel
Madison tense up.
 It s about freakin time! Oh good, Rian is with you. Madison, do you have a pie preference for
Thanksgiving? Rian, Damian said to check your damn phone, something about a certain napkin being
out of stock. Rebecca waved her clipboard around. Madison relaxed against Connor.
 I loved Connor s chocolate pie. I couldn t wait to get it in my mouth, Madison said without
missing a beat. Connor was staring at his mate and ran into a table.
 Watch it, Connor, I think you may need that later. Rian laughed. Connor breathed out his mouth
as he tried to walk normally to their table. Damn if this wasn t embarrassing. Madison was trying her
hardest not to laugh and wasn t being successful. He grabbed her ass before she sat down and she
squeaked.
 There she is. Madison, are you okay? Ma came over to the table and hugged Connor. Just
breathing in her perfume suddenly made everything okay.
 I ll be okay now that I m back with Connor in Arkadia. I m starving though, Madison
admitted.
 Me, too, Ma, Connor added.
 I have beef stew or chicken and dumplings. I knew that you would want something warm and
comforting, Ma offered.
 Stew. Connor smiled up at his Ma.
 Chicken and dumplings for me. Sounds heavenly. Madison rubbed her stomach.
 I m glad you re okay, baby girl. Ma hugged Madison before returning behind the counter to
dish out their dinner.
 What do you mean they are out of bronze? I spoke to them yesterday and there were no issues.
No, pumpkin orange will not do. Call them back and tell them they are not offloading their surplus
Halloween shit on us. I ordered bronze, they confirmed bronze, and I will have bronze on my
Thanksgiving Day tables! Rian yelled before taking a deep breath.
 Sorry, babes, not your fault. I ll call them back tomorrow. Yeah, yeah lurves you, too. Rian
hung up his phone and turned to them.
 Unfreaking real. You just can t get good service anymore. They are so getting crossed off the
list. Rian crossed his arms in a huff. Madison looked at Connor.
 The list? she asked, turning back to look at Rian, who brightened.
 Yes, the list. My master list of event-planning vendors. They were my go-to company for
linens. Not anymore. They ll be sorry when I update my blog, Rian explained.
The rest of dinner went by, and Connor could tell that everyone was keeping conversations light.
He was grateful. When he caught Madison yawning for the third time, he decided that it was time to
go.
 Everyone, thank you, Connor said as they walked out.
 Anytime, bro.
The drive home was quiet as Madison kept dozing off and on. When he pulled into the driveway,
she was snoring lightly and purring in her sleep. Thinking these were possibly the cutest sounds he
had ever heard in his life, he hated to move her, but with the truck turned off, it would be getting cold
quick. He got out of the truck and closed his door. He checked and sure enough his front door was
unlocked. Cursing Emmett, he went back to the truck and opened the passenger-side door. He
unbuckled his mate and pulled her into his arms. His bear rumbled his approval. This is where she
belonged. He kicked the door shut and walked into the house. He reached out and quickly deadbolted
the front door before walking upstairs.
Madison began to wake up as he lay her on the bed. He was in the bathroom when he heard her
call out his name.
 Connor? Madison was sitting upright in bed, a scared look in her eyes. Connor would rip off
his own arm to wipe the fear from her mind, to rid her of the memories that she had with her brush
with evil.
 I m here, wildcat. Let s get you in your jammies, he said, smiling. The fear left her features
and her mouth twitched.
 I m a grown woman from New York, we don t have jammies. We have jim jams, she
clarified. Connor bowed deeply, flourishing his hand in a grandiose manner.
 My apologies, my lady. Of course you could always sleep naked. He stood up straight and
wagged his eyebrows.
 No way. One, you re a tad on the hairy side, you would tickle me to death in my sleep. Two,
you re a nuclear furnace. I need some fabric between us or I ll burn up. Madison bounced off the
bed and went to the closet where her suitcase was. She opened the door, turned on the light, and
walked in.
Connor was ready to go to bed as he watched his mate match her T-shirt and lounge pants. She
held one up then the other.
 The green outfit matches the sheets, he advised, amused.
 Okay, pink it is. She undressed, sighing in relief when she took her bra off. Connor never
realized how heavy breasts must be to carry around all day. Madison s slender shoulders had red [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]