Alpha Heart: A Paranormal Werewolf Romance by Miriam Becker Read Free Book Online Page B

The larger man released her before a gold glow shimmered around them and five wolves stood there. She shook her head again and watched as they loped off into the woods. Emma tugged her shirt back together and ran home. She needed to get out of this town before the full moon.
     
    Emma was packed and out of that town before the weekend was even over.
     
    She shook her wet hair out of her face and frowned, as she found herself stroking her fingers over the claw scars on her chest. They’d never disappear. She knew that much. She shook herself out of the memory and wrapped a towel around her body before leaving the bathroom and moving towards her bedroom.
     
    Her thoughts returned back to Travis. There was still something about that man that she couldn’t quite place her finger on, but she wasn’t sure what it was. His eyes were peculiar and his scent was familiar, but unknown. She dressed while thinking about him.
     
    There was something calling her to him. Something that made her want to run to the motel and jump into the bed where she knew he would currently be sleeping. The only other time she had a reaction like that was when another wolf turned up in the town, although she hadn’t wanted to jump that wolf like she wanted to jump Travis. She wanted to get the other wolf out of town, she felt like it was her territory.
     
    Emma took her recipe book off the shelf in her bedroom and sat on her bed. She was itching to try something new, but she wasn’t sure what to try yet. Maybe something with chocolate in it. It was nearly the full moon and, for some reason, the wolf inside her craved chocolate around this time of the month.
     
    As she flipped through the book, her thoughts strayed back to Travis again. She was almost certain that he was a wolf like her, but he seemed to have a better hold on it than she did. Emma shook her head and tossed the book on the nightstand next to her bed before lying down. She needed sleep, it would make her feel better.
     
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    Travis opened the door to the bakery the next morning and was astonished at the queue that waited. There had to be at least fifteen people in front of him. It seemed Emma was going to be having a busy day. It was just past midday and Travis was a little peckish. He saw two diners and a pub while on his way to the motel, but his body was craving something sweet.
     
    He took a seat on one of the sofas, as he let the people in front of him order their sweets. He was more interested in the stunning woman behind the counter. The moment he rode into town on his motorcycle, he knew there was something or someone special here for him. That was confirmed once he walked in the bakery, smelled the sweet treats, and saw the amazing Emma standing behind the counter. He knew from within his entire being that Emma was destined to be his.
     
    Although he had a feeling that Emma either suppressed her wolf or denied it, Travis could smell the stress and need for a change practically pouring from her body. Either Emma had a traumatic turning experience or she was unable to control her wolf while she was turned.
     
    Travis must have been sitting on the sofa for almost an hour before the last of the customers disappeared from the store. Emma smiled at him before wiping the sweat from her brow.
     
    “What can I get for you, Travis?”
     
    “Two coffees, a cinnamon roll, and anything the lady wants.” Travis winked, set the magazine down, and reclined on the sofa, crossing one leg over the other.
     
    “I should really be working...”
     
    “Aren’t you allowed a lunch break? It’s nearly two.”
     
    “I suppose so. Thank you.” Emma nodded her head slightly before filling two mugs with coffee and placing two cinnamon rolls on a plate. Then, she placed them on the table in front of Travis and took a seat opposite him.
     
    “How long are you staying then?” Emma asked before pulling a piece of the roll off and stuffing it in her mouth. For some reason that turned