Bear Meets Girl (15 page)

Epilogue

Some time later.

            When
Angela finally parked her motorcycle at the curb, and headed up the stairs, she
was pleasantly exhausted. Today had been satisfying; as they’d finally finished
processing all the rebel shifters they’d rounded up, including her brother who
had given up more information on the rebels. Admittedly it had been for a
lighter sentence, but the last two times she’d seen him he’d been less crazed,
less fanatical, and she’d caught glimpses of the old Garrison in him. He’d even
agreed to let their parents visit him a few times – something she was
hoping might help ground him into a new reality, and steer him away from
trouble.

            A
memorial had been held for those who’d died at the precinct, and Raina had been
one of the speakers even though she wasn’t a high-ranking official. She’d
expressed her condolences to the victims of the families, and had connected
with the audience via her own harrowing story, inspiring more sympathy than
bitterness amongst the crowd, which would go a long way in helping to improve
public relations. Or at least that was what the Commander had said.

           
Oh
well. At least he and Raina were on speaking terms.

Angela’s nose twitched as she
stepped out of the elevator and caught the scent of chicken marsala. The scent
grew stronger as she approached her apartment, followed by a familiar,
delicious masculine scent, and her mood lifted even further as she opened the
door.

“Well, look what the cat
dragged in.”

Cole looked up from the dining
table, where he was setting out what looked like a full three-course meal.
“Isn’t that what I’m supposed to say to you?” he said, arching a brow. “Seeing
as how you just walked in?”

Angela shrugged, taking in the
apron he wore over his dark green t-shirt and jeans. He was barefoot, his hair
freshly washed. “I see you’ve been here awhile,” she said, hanging her jacket
up on the coat rack as she shut the door behind her. “Didn’t think to shoot me
a text?”

“Wanted to surprise you.” Cole
crossed the room to pull her into his arms. “I finished the mission late last
night and drove like hell to get here before you did.”

“Well you certainly
succeeded.” Angela wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply,
soaking in his warmth and scent. They hadn’t quite agreed to a full on mating
ritual yet, but had decided to try seeing each other, and so far it was working
out pretty well. He was still going on missions every other week, and she still
worried about him a little, but overall it gave her the space to work while he
was gone, and the support of being able to consult with him while he was here.
“Is all that food for me?”

“Well, I thought we’d share
it.” He glanced at the table, and then at the couches. “You know, I set this
all up because I know women like to be romantic but…”

“Yeah, I’m thinking the same
thing.” They served up heaping platefuls of food, and then settled on the couch
so they could flip through Netflix’s offerings – an evening ritual she’d fallen
in love with. Along with the man she sat next to.

And as Angela cuddled up to
him, and he kissed her sweetly, she decided life was pretty awesome with her
sexy bear, and she wouldn’t change a damn thing about it.

About The Author

Catherine Vale has been
writing fiction for as long as she can remember, but it wasn't until she wrote
her very first paranormal romance story that she found herself hooked on the
raw, edgy love affair of shifters, vampires and other dominant alpha males, and
the captivating women that love them. 

Catherine Vale writes both
contemporary and paranormal romance for readers who are willing to take a walk
on the wild side of love. Her stories always include powerful alpha males,
smart and sassy heroines and a happily-ever-after (even if she often puts her
characters through hell to get there!)

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Taste
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Scent
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Wolf
Bite

Awakening
The Bear

On The
Prowl (Jaguar Series)

Kiss
Of Fire
To Catch A Cheetah
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