Bellis: Skin Walkers

by Susan Bliler

  She shrugged. “I’d keep yours forever if I could.”

  Swallowing against the emotion clogging his throat, he spun her to face him as his brows speared down. “It doesn’t bother you? That I’ll be a demon again? That my coloring is coming back?”

  Sam’s brows snapped into a frown as she admonished, “I fell in love with the man in this skin. Don’t you say that shit to me.” Her frown faltered though, and there was a flash of doubt as she asked, “Does it bother you?” She looked down at her body and made to back up a step, but he caught her and pulled her into him, his thick erection caught between their bodies.

  He rolled his hips. “Does it feel like it bothers me?”

  Canting her head, she lifted a hand to cup his cheek. “I’ll love you no matter how you look, Bellis. You can look like a marble cake and you’d still have my heart.”

  Lifting a hand, he turned her so her back was to the mirror. He traced his finger down her pale skin and Sam looked over her shoulder to see. “Would you really keep my skin forever if you could?” he asked.

  Sam’s eyes lifted to his in the mirror. “I would.”

  Bellis didn’t smile when he vowed, “Good. Because I’m keeping you forever.” Bending, he scooped Sam up into his arms and stalked toward the bed. “Now let’s get you some sleep so I can get you fed.” He set a knee on the bed and gently lowered Sam, laying her on the bed before he climbed up beside her and covered them both. Sam curled against him, warming not just his body but his soul. Unable to stop the words, he brushed his lips against her hair and murmured, “Sleep now, Angel. Know that, when you wake, I’m always going to be right here.”

  Quietly she asked, “Always?”

  “Always.”

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  More in the Skin Walkers series

  About the Author

  My pack territory is in Central Montana, between Stone Crow Estates and the North Fortress. Born and raised in an untamed location that bridges the gap between rolling prairies and majestic mountain peaks, I am born to a family that also bridges the gap between cultures. My father’s people boast a fiercely proud Scottish ancestry while my mother’s tribes descend from two savagely beautiful and unique nations (White Clay and Nakoda) that inspire my Skin Walker series.

  I'm a huge fan of MMA, boxing, 30 Seconds to Mars, DMX, Nahko and Medicine for the People, and 21 Pilots (“…sometimes quiet is violent”). I also love to read because it encourages me to write. (I hate it when authors add that they love coffee and chocolate. Really? Who doesn't love coffee and chocolate?) Anyway, I love beer...kidding. I don't love beer but we are engaged in a very serious relationship. (Mom, please don't call me when you read this.)

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  ~A’hau.

  Other Books by Susan A Bliler

  Territory Prequel

  Territory

  TerrIIItory

  Terr4tory

  Terr5tory

  Terr6tory: The Primes

  Prince of Cats

  Furious

  King: Skin Walker Series (Book 1)

  RedKnife: Skin Walkers (Book 2)

  Conn: Skin Walker Series (Book 5)

  Leto: Skin Walker Series (Book 6)

  Monroe: Skin Walker Series (Book 7)

  Gauge: Skin Walker Series (Book 8)

  York: Skin Walkers series (Book 9)

  Remy: Skin Walkers series (Book 10)

  Taken: Skin Walkers series (Book 11)

  Angel Lost: Skin Walkers series (Book 12)

  Baymac: Skin Walkers series (Book 13)

  Bad Beta