“What do you mean we’re not going over to their house?” I asked. “We’re spending Christmas day with the family.”
“Yup,” he agreed, making a popping sound at the end of the word. “That’s why everyone’s downstairs already.”
“What!” I screeched. “I don’t have anything ready since I thought we weren’t going to be here today.”
“No worries,” he reassured me. “I have everything covered.”
When we made our way downstairs, I quickly realized Parker hadn’t been exaggerating when he’d told me that he’d taken care of everything already. Extra stockings had been hung for Hunter, Grace, Foster, Spencer, Eliza, and Elias. The tree lights were turned on, and I could smell coffee brewing in the kitchen. The extra leaf was in the dining room table, and the places were set. Food was spread out on the kitchen counters—a veritable buffet that included all my favorites.
Eliza and her dad were helping in the kitchen. Or at least Eliza was trying to help as her dad followed her around, taking things away from her and telling her they were too heavy for her to carry in her condition. Spencer sat on one of the barstools, laughing at his mate as she grumbled in frustration. Her belly was lightly rounded with the baby she and Spencer had conceived the night Foster was born.
Grace was seated in the recliner with Foster in her lap and Hunter leaning on the arm so he could be close to them. If he wasn’t busy taking care of pack business, he didn’t stray far from their sides.
There was a knock on the door before it was flung open, and in walked my dad and brothers. It was a huge surprise since I hadn’t been expecting them after we’d spent Christmas Eve at their home.
“I invited them before you started talking about the trip to see them. I figured you’d want to spend Christmas surrounded by all your family,” Parker whispered in my ear as I my gaze moved around the cabin, soaking in the sight of all the people who mattered most to me in one place at the same time.
“Thank you for giving me everything I could ever want,” I whispered to Parker before I stepped away from him to join in on the fun of spending Christmas with our family.
Curious about Annora’s brothers? Their stories are available in the McMahon Clan series! It starts with Bear the Consequences.
Bear the Consequences
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Alasdair McMahon isn't focused on finding his mate. He only has one thing on his mind - avenging his sister. Knowing the damage his dad's fated mate had done to his family, he isn't even sure he ever wants to find a mate of his own. Alasdair quickly discovers that sometimes the thing you want the least is what you need the most when his journey leads him straight to the woman fate has chosen for him.
Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of an alpha. Her parent's marriage set the example of what she thought life would be like when she meets her fated mate. She accepts Alasdair's mark without a second thought but soon learns of the grudge her new mate and his family have against her father. Will she have to bear the consequences of his mistake?
This is the first McMahon Clan book, a spin-off from the Black River Pack stories. Each novella features a different couple.
Books By This Author
BLYTHE COLLEGE SERIES
Push the Envelope
Hit the Wall
Summer Nights (novella duo)
Outside the Box
Winter Wedding (novella)
BACHELORETTE PARTY SERIES
Sucked Into Love
Checked Into Love
CRISIS SERIES
Identity Crisis
BLACK RIVER PACK SERIES
Crying Wolf
Shoot for the Moon
Thrown to the Wolves
McMAHON CLAN SERIES
Bear the Consequences
Bear It All
Bear the Burden
About the Author
I absolutely adore reading—always have and always will. When I was growing up, my friends used to tease me when I would trail after them, trying to read and walk at the same time. If I have downtime, odds are you will find me reading or writing.
I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.
When I told my mom that my new year's resolution was to self-publish a book in 2013, she pretty much told me, "About time!"
Connect with me online!
www.rochellepaige.com
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