The Bear's Unexpected Mate (A Second Chance at Bear Creek Lodge Book 6)(Paranormal Women's Midlife Fiction)

Table of Contents Copyright A Second Chance at Bear Creek Lodge Series Free Book Offer Chapter One – Clint Chapter Two – Martha Chapter Three – Clint Chapter Four – Martha Chapter Five – Clint Chapter Six – Martha Chapter Seven – Clint Chapter Eight – Martha Chapter Nine – Clint Chapter Ten – Martha Chapter Eleven – Clint Chapter Twelve – Martha Chapter Thirteen – Clint Chapter Fourteen – Martha Chapter Fifteen – Clint Chapter Sixteen – Martha Chapter Seventeen – Clint Chapter Eighteen – Martha Chapter Nineteen – Clint Chapter Twenty – Martha Chapter Twenty-One – Clint Chapter Twenty-Two – Martha Chapter Twenty-Three – Clint Chapter Twenty-Four – Martha Chapter Twenty-Five – Clint Epilogue Get In Touch The Bear’s Unexpected Mate A Second Chance at Bear Creek Lodge Book Six *** All rights reserved. This book, or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner without the express written consent of the author or publisher. 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It’s exclusive to my newsletter subscribers You can join Harmony Raines’s author newsletter by clicking/tapping HERE! Chapter One – Clint Clint’s heart raced as he struggled to catch his breath. His palms were clammy and slick with sweat, and his thoughts galloped through his mind like a herd of wild horses. He couldn’t shake off the feeling of anticipation that had been building up within him like a bright spark that was ready to ignite into a flame. A flame of desire. His forehead creased as he tried to figure out what the hell was happening to him. Suddenly, a hand rested on his shoulder, anchoring him to the present moment. The touch felt like a lifeline, grounding him in reality. Clint’s eyes flicked open, and he met Jesse’s concerned gaze. “Clint,” Jesse’s voice was soft and steady, like a soothing balm. “Are you all right?” Jesse stared down at him with concern. And Clint stared right back. Was he all right? Clint closed his eyes as his vision blurred. He tried to focus on his breathing, but a sharp pain lanced his chest and stole it from him once more. Terror gripped him and he forced the breath into his lungs. Jesse’s gaze remained fixed on him, a solid, reassuring presence as Clint struggled to regain control. Don’t worry, Clint’s bear said. We’re not having a heart attack. Clint took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, even as his heart pounded in his chest as if it were trying to escape. He placed his hand over it, hoping to ease the sensation. “Maybe you should sit down.” Jesse’s gentle voice and steady hand guided Clint to a chair, supporting his friend as he slumped down. “I’m just going to give you a quick check-over.” “I’m fine,” Clint protested weakly, even though he wasn’t sure if he was. “Humor me.” Jesse, the skilled doctor that he was, quickly examined Clint. As Jesse’s warm and gentle hands explored Clint’s body, a sense of ease washed over him, and his heart regained its steady beat. But he could still feel it. Whatever was out there. Whoever is out there, his bear said confidently. “Here.” Ryan appeared by Clint’s side and handed him a glass of cold water. “Thanks,” he said softly. As Clint’s trembling hands raised the glass to his lips, he took a long, deep sip of the mountain spring water. The water was pure and refreshing, with a hint of minerals that reminded him of the rocky terrain from which the water had emerged. As Clint drank more, he felt a sense of rejuvenation and energy coursing through his body. Much to the relief of his bear. “Would you be able to stand up for me?” Jesse spoke lightly, with a doctoral tone as if Clint were one of his patients at the hospital. Clint replied, “I just sat down.” “I want to make sure you’re okay.” Jesse had always been around when Clint needed him, both as a friend and as a doctor. But we don’t need a doctor. Clint’s bear was right. Their need was beyond medical attention. He could sense that someone was out there and that someone was responsible for the physical reaction he was experiencing. “I am okay.” Clint sucked in a shuddering breath. He felt an undeniable presence, something that filled him with a strange mixture of anxiety and longing that he couldn’t quite explain. “You don’t look it,” Ryan told him, his face etched with concern. Jody stood a few feet away, her gaze alternating between Jesse and Ryan. Her eyes narrowed as she studied their faces. “You two don’t get it, do you?” Ryan glanced sideways at Jesse, his brow creased in confusion, before turning to Jody