Romance: Tied To The Wolf: BBW Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance (Werewolf Romance, BBW Paranormal Romance, Shifter Romance) Read Online Free

Aaron watched her for a moment longer, as if expecting her to ask anything else.
    She seemed to finally chance upon a new question when he seemed to be ready to leave again, “You said this is your home?”
    Aaron nodded.
    “Where exactly is this place…? If you don’t mind me asking.”
    He pursed his lips for a small moment, “That is a bit difficult to explain. I actually live pretty secluded from the rest of the world,” Aaron said this with a light laugh.
    “This place is a few hours way from the nearest city.”
    Ceci blinked, registering. “Wait… which is the nearest city?”
    “Summerdale,” he said.
    “Know of it?”
    She didn’t. It didn’t even sound familiar. Cecilia frowned, shaking her head slowly unable to say anything else as a wave of exhaustion washed over her body.
    “Sorry,” she murmured after a pause.
    “I can’t remember much…”
    “It’ll come to you.” Aaron replied, “For now, just rest.”
    She would have agreed but there was emptiness in her stomach that cramped up loudly, gurgling through the sheets and into her ears.
    Flushing pink, Cecilia cleared her throat but Aaron was giving her a knowing smile. “Sounds like it’s time for breakfast.”
    “S-sorry…”
    “Don’t be. Think you can stand up?”
    It took effort, but Cecilia had managed to wade through the warm blankets and deep cushioning of the long bed. When her feet touched the carpeted floor, she had wobbled. Aaron took a few wide strides toward her, his hands reaching hers as she tried to steady hers.
    When his hands wrapped around her fingers, Ceci felt a different flush burn against her neck and ears, made her unable to meet his gaze without shaking.
    “Let’s take it slow,” he murmured gently.
    A shot of electric heat pulled from her spine to swirl in her core, tugging at the nerves in her legs and made her feel like she was walking with jelly rather with bones and sore muscle.
    She apologized vehemently for a little while, trying in vain to ignore the way he chuckled and how his body radiated warmth that made her want to lean against him. She hoped she didn’t stink or anything. God this was so bizarre.
    As they walked, Cecilia allowed her nervousness to play into feigned wonder, taking in all the sights of this immense place as a way to hide her shyness. It worked, because as she looked around and took in the exquisite design of the place, the color schemes, the impressive chandeliers and décor, it helped calm her down.
    She asked a little about the house, and when Aaron chuckled, saying it was “slightly bigger than a house” she couldn’t help but gawk when they appeared on the main hall. It opened up into a marvelous lobby, and twin spiral staircases looped at the edge to sink into the main floor.
    “This place is huge!” Ceci gasped, nearly tripping in her haste to see a little more here and there.
    The stumble made her fall deeper into Aaron’s arms, and she couldn’t help but stammer out yet another apology when he gave her a wide smile.
    “Yeah, it’s a bit spacious,” Aaron said.
    “Even if it is a bit obnoxious.”
    “It’s beautiful.”
    “Yeah,” he finished, trailing off. Cecilia blinked up at him, curious to find his expression wasn’t sold on his agreement. He didn’t seem to agree as much as she expected him to.
    At the end of the staircase stood a short man with brilliant white hair. His clothes were clean and immaculate, despite their cool colors.
    “Sir,” the man began, wrinkles pronouncing tighter on his skin when he beheld the duo descending the staircase.
    “I apologize, I was not aware our guest had woken.”
    “At ease, Marlo,” Aaron said lightheartedly.
    “It’s fine. Cecilia, this is Marlo, one of my personal assistants and the head of staff.”
    Cecilia met the older man’s gaze, feeling rather small in the way the man stared at her so sharply. “Nice to meet you.”
    “Indeed,” Marlo replied, he didn’t spare her much more attention before