Free Taming Her Heart by Marisa Chenery Page B

Chris’ life the night he came across him, without ever finding out that Chris is nothing like the other werewolves. He held back. Now he and Chris have hit it off, and apparently, sort of become a team, when it comes to hunting Fenris’ get. So don’t be too hard on Dolf.”
    Maggie nodded. “I promise.”
    She’d first give Dolf a piece of her mind, then she’d thank him for sparing Chris’ life. And if he were really sorry, she’d let him make it up to her in a way they both approved.

Chapter Eight
     
    Maggie opened the door and walked out into the hallway. She then proceeded down it and to the room Cydney had said was Chris’. Not sure if he’d be there or not, she didn’t bother knocking before she went inside. Her gaze landed on the barely covered figure on the bed.
    As she crossed the room, Chris came awake, shot up into a sitting position and yanked the sheets up past his waist. “Maggie, don’t you knock? I’m naked under here,” he said groggily.
    She leaned over the bed and gave him a hug. She straightened, and said, “Cydney told me about you being a werewolf, and it doesn’t matter.”
    “You might not think it does, but I do. If Dolf sees you in here with me like this, he’s liable to beat the shit out of me.”
    “No, he won’t, not if he wants to keep on my good side.”
    Chris tucked the covers tighter around him and scooted back until he leaned against the headboard. “So Cydney told you about me, huh?”
    “Yes, she did. Are you okay with being turned?”
    He gave a short chuckle. “It wasn’t as if I had much choice in the matter, now did I? But yeah, I am now. Having Dolf find me was the best thing that could’ve happened to me since I’d encountered that werewolf. Everything had been so confusing.”
    “When did you get bitten?”
    “Not that long ago. This past full moon was the first time I’d shifted. It was a good thing I was living alone, since I was home at the time and had no control over it.”
    “Cyd also said you’re different from the others of your kind.”
    Chris went on to explain how he was more like the warriors than Fenris’ get. How he retained the ability of speech and his human thoughts while in werewolf form, and how he didn’t crave flesh and blood like the warriors’ prey. While he spoke, Maggie sat sideways on the bed, facing him.
    He nudged her knee. “Since I can’t smell any fear on you, and you’re sitting here calmly talking to me, even though you now know what I am, I guess you’re not afraid of me.” Chris met her gaze. “I know what happened to you, Maggie.”
    She smiled. “At least, I won’t have to tell you. I try to avoid thinking about it as much as I can. Until yesterday, I would’ve probably run from you in sheer terror, if I’d known what you were.” Maggie took a deep breath. “Being with Dolf last night really helped. And I can’t leave out Brand’s method of getting me over my fear.”
    Chris chuckled. “Cydney told me about that too. Dolf’s a great guy. I’m happy you two managed to work things out. Does this mean we’ll be roommates soon?”
    “At some point.”
    “I can’t see Dolf letting you stay at your parents’ for long. Plus, the mansion is safer. Tiw protects it.”
    “I have a feeling you’re right, and I know it is. It’s just a big step to take. The immortality and all of it.”
    Chris squeezed her hand where it rested on the bed. “Dolf loves you, Maggie. I can’t see that ever changing. The guy doesn’t do anything halfhearted. Believe me, I know. Being trained by him, I feel as if I’ve been run over by a huge lorry by the end of each session.”
    “Cydney told me the same thing about Dolf loving me.”
    “How do you feel about him?”
    “I like-like him. Can I see myself falling in love with him? Definitely. It’s just too soon for me. I barely know him.”
    “Then I suggest you get out of Chris’ room and spend some time with me, so we can rectify that,” Dolf said behind