Penny's Protector (Icehome, #9)

by Ruby Dixon

These guys don't know the meaning of “friends with benefits,” or “casual sex,” or “one-night stand.” They know “mine” and “mate” and “forever.”

“You are both fools for not keeping an eye on the most precious thing on this beach,” he tells them. “I will take care of her. S’bren will not let her come to harm.”

I know I will never have P'nee for myself. I know I am just big, stupid S'bren…but I will watch over her, with or without resonance. If keeping her safe only nets me a smile or two…it will still be worth it. Because P'nee's smiles are everything.

“You said a bad word, Mommy,” R’shel chimes in. “I sure as fuck did, sweetie. Eat your breakfast.”

And M’tok is the smart one. If he says it is a good plan, then it is a good plan.

S’bren shakes his head. “It is already too late, P’nee. I lost my heart to you long ago.”

Do I dream of resonating to her? It is a foolish question. It is my only dream.

I cannot live hoping that bad things do not happen. I must take each day and embrace it.

"If the time comes and you resonate to another, he will have to make room in the furs because I am not leaving you."

"I like your face." "I am glad. I cannot do much about it," he murmurs, eyes still closed.