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He studied her again She was small Slender Very fe, blunt bangs Nothing like the tall, curvy redheads he went for She ht have been called plain if it weren’t for her eyes They were exceptionally striking: a rich Prussian blue that seemed to stand out--maybe because the whites of her eyes were so clear
No, Zander didn’t understand his wolf’s wariness at all
Hooking his duffel over his shoulder, Zander followed her as she walked up the stairsand found hiood in those skintight jeans
Forcing his gaze up, he glanced around He’d expected the proprietors to looht and airy Paintings and s were antique and well cared for The natural oak flooring was s house," he said "You live here?"
She flicked hilance over her shoulder "Yep"
"Isn’t it hard to share your hoers?" Zander would hate it He was private and territorial
She shrugged "I’m used to it"
It didn’t really answer his question, but Zander let it slide In truth, he didn’t like inane chatter or talking for theto feel her out and understand what his wolf sensed that he didn’t He wasn’t a friendly person, but he kne to project a nonthreatening ie so that he seemed approachable and relatable "Our wolves ant to be free to explore your land Will that be a problem?"
"Of course not Have at it" Reaching the first floor of guest bedroo to a halt o Inside, you’ll each find a Welcome Hamper and a pamphlet with breakfast hours, the Wi-Fi password, directions to local places, and i else, just call the reception desk I leave for work at five, but there’s always soan to walk away, Zander spoke "You really think the house is haunted?" He hoped not, because he didn’t want her to be crazy
Her mouth curved a little "I like it when skeptical people come here It’s always fun to watch them freak out" With that, she disappeared down the hall
Bracken gave a low chuckle "She’s just fucking with us The story is based on a fao A father and his two daughters were killed in a fire The remains of the house were restored, and people say that all three ghosts now haunt the place"
Zander snorted "Yeah Right" Unlocking the door, he slipped inside and closed it behind him Gwen’s scent was present in the room It was faint beneath the smells of clean linen, air deodorizer, and freshlyhis duffel on the overstuffed ars Much like the rest of the house, it wasn’t gloomy It arm and restful Bamboo shades, a fleecy throw on the armchair, a brick fireplace, a wall--size bed with plump pillows and a soft co so others in the closet After placing his toiletries in the adjoined bathroom, he made a cup of coffee and stepped out onto the balcony There was a great view of the grassy plains, water pools, nearby creek, and the moss-covered trees that bordered much of the territory
He settled into the deck chair, letting the peaceful air slide over hi, the burble of the creek, and the h an openHis wolf stretched within hi the freedom to acquaint hi open, and then Bracken was leaning over the partition between their balconies, a half-eaten ood How’s your room?"
"Better than some hotels I’ve stayed in"
Bracken nodded "Same here" He bit into his muffin "My wolf likes this place"
"How did your wolf react to Gwen?"