Primal (Wolf Ranch #7) Read Online Renee Rose

Categories Genre: Alpha Male, Contemporary, Fantasy/Sci-fi, Forbidden, Paranormal, Virgin Tags Authors: Series: Wolf Ranch Series by Renee Rose
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Total pages in book: 62
Estimated words: 59422 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 297(@200wpm)___ 238(@250wpm)___ 198(@300wpm)
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Rob was by the grill, spatula in hand. Tyler held another one. The new guy, Wes, held a platter loaded with burgers and set it out for people to take. Rob’s brother, Colton, was with them, taking a swig of a beer. So was Marina, his mate. At one table were the other human mates, Audrey, Charlie, and Becky, laughing at something Johnny said.

I’d get my mate to meet everyone, but a little at a time. But first…

I squeezed Riley’s hand and tugged her, so I could wrap my arm around her waist instead. “Look who’s here,” I murmured, when I leaned down. I pointed toward the grills.

Riley’s eyes bugged out. “Dad?”

37

RILEY

My dad was here. Standing beside Rob Wolf, who I now knew was the alpha of the entire Wolf pack. The one who’d wanted Cody to wipe my mind for witnessing Tyler turn into a wolf and save me from the mountain lion. From knowing shifters even existed.

And now my dad, Mr. Human, was having a beer and, from what it sounded like, was talking about what type of wood made for the best barbecue smoke.

“Hey, you’re finally here,” Dad commented, his smile easy and relaxed, even with Cody beside me and holding my hand.

I willed myself not to blush or look at Cody. I had to wonder if he had a knowing smirk on his face as to why we were late.

“What… what are you doing here?” I asked him.

“When the leader of a pack of wolves invites you to a picnic, it seemed like the only answer to give is ‘sounds great’ and ‘what time?’” Dad grinned. “Plus, I brought a date.”

My dad with a date? My mouth fell open. He pointed behind me. I spun around and–

“Nana?”

She was settled into a camp chair with a plate loaded with food on her lap, a drink in the cup holder in the armrest. A woman sat beside her, and they were chatting it up, Nana laughing.

I swallowed hard then looked to Rob. “You’re not gonna make Cody–”

Rob shook his head. “No mind wiping. It’s easier for you to have your dad in the know.”

Yeah, it would’ve been really hard keeping that kind of secret from him for the rest of my life.

“To think this all started with me.” Tyler grinned. “Hey, Riley. Have you met Wes, the new ranch foreman?”

I shook my head as a brawny redheaded man stepped forward. “Actually, I have. Well, not met, but I’ve seen you before. His daughter, Remy, goes to the preschool where I work.”

“Right. Good to see you again,” he offered. His smile was warm and friendly.

“Where’s Remy?” I asked, looking around. From what I knew of them was that they’d recently moved here from out of state, and Remy’s mother was not in the picture. What I hadn’t known was that both of them were shifters.

He pointed to the nearby stream where the four-year-old was busy stacking rocks in a little pile. She seemed industrious and focused on her task, even with other pups and grown-ups around her.

“I’m looking for a nanny if you want the job,” he said.

His statement surprised me. “Oh, um, well. I can’t with school and all, but I’ll ask around.”

“Much appreciated.”

Remy called to him, and he tipped his cowboy hat and left our group to see to her.

“I promise not to kill any more mountain lions, okay?” Tyler said, returning us to our original conversation. It made me laugh because all this started because of a wild animal and not a shifter wolf.

Or because of fate, as I was coming to believe.

I gave him a quick hug and smiled back. Couldn’t help it.

“Your dad’s given his word he’ll keep our secret,” Rob said, directing us back to the huge elephant at the barbecue. My dad knowing about shifters. “Plus, I’ve got some leverage against him if he decided to divulge.”

I frowned.

“You.”

“I want you safe, Riley Roo,” Dad stated.

He wasn’t joking. His face held some anguish, probably remembering what happened in his living room.

“Cody protected you. He’ll keep doing so.” Dad’s gaze shifted to Cody, and this time held zero anger. “This entire pack will. I won’t jeopardize that. Or them.”

Rob shook Dad’s hand.

After Cody gave my side a little squeeze, I went to Dad and hugged him. “Thanks.”

“Just want you happy,” he murmured.

I nodded against his chest. “I am with Cody.”

“I know. But if he ever makes you sad, I’ve got my gun.”

I laughed because we both knew how useless that was.

He released me, and I had a feeling that was it, like being at the altar, and my father handing me off to my future husband. He was giving his silent blessing. In front of Rob, the alpha. In front of the entire pack–even though they were busy having their own picnic fun. And to Cody.


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