by Donna Fasano
She made her way down the hallway of the community center, a huge smile spreading over her face when she met her parents. She kissed both her mother and her father.
“You look beautiful.” Love beamed from her father’s gaze as he asked, “Are you ready?”
Tori nodded, too emotional to speak.
Clearly her mother was choked up, too, so rather than say a word the woman simply handed her daughter a small spray of colorful wildflowers.
Flanked by her loving parents, Tori held her head high as she entered the large domed arena. A hush fell over the crowd, the only sound the intense beating of the drums.
Grayson wore his full ceremonial regalia, complete with an elaborate headdress covered with eagle feathers.
Then Tori saw him.
Chay.
Her heart pounded more fiercely than the rhythm of the drums, her blood churning with excitement. She couldn’t believe she would soon be Mrs. Chay Makwa.
He looked so handsome. His sleeveless, tan-colored tunic drew attention to his muscular arms. Fringed leggings hugged his powerful thighs. His long hair hung loose, and a strip of colorful, hand-woven fabric was tied around his head.
But it was his gaze that stole her breath away. Those midnight eyes of his communicated the delicious promise of all the passion he intended to shower on her… soon. Very soon.
The love that filled her heart was reflected in her smile as she went to exchange vows with the love of her life.
Later that night, with their clothing tossed hither and yon, with the last vestiges of romantic candlelight flickering and sputtering in the darkness, they lay together, bare skin to bare skin. Chay raised himself up on one elbow, his face only inches from hers. He kissed the tip of her nose, his fingers tracing down the length of her throat, over the delicate curve of her shoulder.
“Are you sorry we didn’t go someplace exotic for our honeymoon?” he asked. “Bermuda? Cancun?”
She shook her head, her white-gold hair spread about her. “There’s no place more beautiful than New England in the winter.”
“But it’s cold.”
The chuckle that bubbled from her throat couldn’t be described as anything but provocative. “It’s also the perfect excuse for us to stay right here… under the covers.”
Chay’s grin was sexy. “There is that.”
His kiss left her breathless, his low growl made her giggle.
Then she sobered. “Chay, do you really believe we were made for each other? That we’re truly soul mates?”
“With all my heart I do,” he said.
Then he set about proving it to her.
THE END
Although the books in this series are stand-alone novels, reading the books in order will offer the most enjoyable experience. Titles in The Black Bear Brothers Series:
An Honorable Man, Book 1
Woman of His Heart, Book 2
Healing Chay, Book 3
Page forward for a note from the author.
A Note From The Author
Dear Reader,
Although I have never been plagued by nightmares, I have been affected by unforgettable childhood trauma. I think many people have. It would take someone special to help Chay heal—and I felt Tori was just the right person for the job. The fact that she turned her own suffering, having lost her sister so tragically, into the positive action of helping abused women proved to me that Tori was the perfect woman to help Chay. I think it’s lovely that their attraction turned into love.
I hope you enjoyed Healing Chay. If you did, please consider leaving a short review. And please tell a friend! Nothing helps an author more than word-of-mouth recommendations.
The Black Bear Brothers series has 2 more books:
Mat’s story: An Honorable Man, Book 1
Dakota’s story: Woman of His Heart, Book 2
Both books are available as e-books and as paperbacks. I’d be honored if you would look for them.
All my best,
Donna Fasano
Other Books By Donna Fasano
The Ocean City Boardwalk Series:
(Contemporary Romance)
Following His Heart, Book 1
Two Hearts in Winter, Book 2
Wild Hearts of Summer, Book 3
An Almost Perfect Christmas, Book 4
Grown-Up Christmas List, Book 5
The Wedding Planner’s Son, Book 6
Second Chance Valentine, Book 7
Her Mr. Miracle, Book 8
The Single Daddy Club:
(Sweet Romance)
Derrick, Book 1
Jason, Book 2
Reece, Book 3
Stand-Alone Novels:
Finding Fiona (Women’s Fiction)
The Merry-Go-Round (Romantic Comedy)
Reclaim My Heart (Contemporary Romance)
Mountain Laurel (Sweet Romance)
Take Me, I’m Yours (Contemporary Romance)
Her Fake Romance (Contemporary Romance)
A Family Forever Series:
(Sweet Romance, can be read as stand-alone novels)
A Beautiful Stranger, Book 1
Made in Paradise, Book 2
A Reason to Believe, Book 3
An Accidental Family, Book 4
Nanny and the Professor, Book 5
Non-Fiction:
The Prayer of Quiet
Cooking in all Directions: Recipes from the Blog
Favorite Christmas Cookies
Guy Food
About The Author
Donna Fasano is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author whose books have sold 4 million copies worldwide and have been translated into two dozen languages. She and her husband live on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
