Page 3 of Saved By the Grizzly Bear

Who cares? He growls at me, and I sigh.

Human witnesses. They’ll freak out if I bite and carry off some girl. Plus, we’ll freak our mate out, I point out.

She’s pretty.

No, she’s perfect, I correct him.

And she is. I can see her black hair poking out from under her wool hat. Her cheeks are rosy from the cold and there’s a bright look in her blue eyes. Her curves are all bundled up in her winter wear, and I want to rip it off of her so I can see all of her.

Now we’re talking… my bear says, and I roll my eyes.

“Sorry,” she says, looking away from me, and I realize that she thinks I was rolling my eyes at her.

“Sorry, I have something in my eye. Think it’s an eyelash,” I lie, and she nods.

“Sorry for almost running you over.”

“You’re fine. You want some tips?” I ask her, and she hesitates.

I know I need to get to work, but I don’t want to let my mate out of my sight. I can patrol the slopes and hang out with my fated mate. It will be a win-win.

It feels like every part of my body has come to life. Just being near her is electrifying.

Is this how it feels for all shifters? Can she feel it too?

“I’m Alec,” I say, sticking my hand out.

“Morgan.”

“Well, I’m with the Mountain Rescue team. I need to patrol the slopes and make sure that every is okay. I can take you up and give you some tips,” I offer.

“I don’t want to get in the way of your job,” she protests, and I shake my head.

“It’s no bother. The slopes are pretty empty right now. It will get busier once it’s closer to the weekend.”

“Ah, so you’re saying that you can slack off today,” she jokes, and I smile.

“Yep. What do you say? You want some private ski lessons?”

“Well, it depends. What are your qualifications?”

“Well, I’ve never taught anyone before, but I’ve been skiing a lot.”

“And what will it cost me?” She asks, and I know this is my chance.

“How about dinner?”

“Dinner?”

“Yep, I’ll even pay and let you pick the place.”

“I’d love to, but I’m afraid I have something planned for tonight.”

“Tomorrow then.”

She eyes me and then nods.

“Alright, it’s a deal.”

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