LOGINCharlotte has loved baking since she was a young child, and now, at 20, all she wants to do is settle down and work toward saving up for her own establishment. Unfortunately for Lotte, she has baggage in the shape of her dear (crazy) Auntie, who can't settle down to save her life. As much as Charlotte would like to cut herself off from a woman who attracts trouble like ants to sugar, Romy is the only family she has left. Now, three weeks before her 21st birthday, Lotte is presented with a big surprise - A man who actually wants a serious relationship with her Aunt. Packing up for the 'millionth' time, Charlotte thinks she is once again ready to face a new adventure... Little does she know, this one will have her howling at the moon and begging for a 'beastly' good time. David is a Doctor from a small town in Colorado. A family man and widower, he appears to be a perfectly safe option for Lotte's Aunt... However, Lotte can't help shaking the feeling that David would be perfect for her, too. Following him home, her infatuation only grows as she meets his odd family, many of whom can't seem to keep their hands to themselves.
View MoreWorried about their breakfast getting cold, Charlotte slipped the pot lid over the top of the food and moved to the living room to start picking up. She couldn’t explain herself, but she suddenly had a strong urge to tidy, cook more food, and nestle against Brandon & Matty. Tossing a few pillows back onto the couch, she turned to find David watching her with a raised eyebrow. “We made a mess,” Lotte sighed, “A few of the dining room chairs need to be replaced, too…” The Doctor nodded; however, he said nothing. Lotte folded a few blankets and began stacking them up onto the couch as well. It took everything in her not to hum as she worked. When she looked back, James had joined his brother in watching her. The girl tried to ignore them as best she could, but then the blankets were all stacked before she knew it. Finally, having nothing else to do, Charlotte turned to them. “What? You are both looking at me super weird…” Still silent, David approached Lotte from the side and turned h
“Brandon, Thank God!” The man’s voice picked up, having discovered his son. “Where is Charlotte?” “I’m here,” the girl called out, never moving from her place by the stove. She heard hasty shuffling from the other room, and then David appeared, practically dragging Brandon along. The man looked relieved to see her and didn’t hesitate before wrapping his free arm around the girl. Like his brother, he didn’t seem to care that her hands were sticky with dough. “Sweetheart,” he breathed into her hair, completely pulling Lotte from James’s embrace, “I am so happy you both are alright…” James took a step back, giving his brother some space. “Chris?” The taller man inquired. David nodded, rotating between kissing both Brandon and Lotte on the head and pulling back to take a look at them. “We’re ok,” Charlotte finally assured, her watchful gaze constantly slipping back to the pot of dumplings. “Neither of us was hurt.” “I was almost hurt,” Brandon added. Lotte’s breath caught, certain
The heaviness vanished. She was low to the ground, her paws thudding rhythmically against the cool, damp earth of an endless apple orchard. The scent of overripe fruit and crisp night air filled her lungs, more vivid than any human sense. She wasn't a girl running for her life; she was a predator, powerful and free, weaving between the gnarled trunks of the trees while the moon hung fat and silver above her. There was something out there… Something she wanted. It was mouthwatering in all of the best ways. She could feel hunger… need… taking over. She was going to find it. She was going to have it… She was going to devour it… Lotte shot into a seated position and stared around in the darkness, confused. This wasn’t ‘her’ room… And she wasn’t alone. It took several moments more before the previous night came racing back. Despite insisting that they would be ok on their own, James and Mateo decided to ‘crash’ the sleepover. Piling blankets/pillows all over the floor, Lotte made sure t
Leaving Brandon to finish his bath, Lotte entered her borrowed room and found her own pajamas. She only allowed herself a moment of silence when it came to her ‘lost’ bathrobe, before moving to wait outside the door for her little friend to finish up. Luckily, he made quick business dressing and retreated down the hall to find his Uncle. Peeling off Chris’s heavy, copper-smelling jacket, Charlotte stepped under the spray of the shower and scrubbed until her skin was raw. Watching the pink-tinged water swirl down the drain, she felt hollowed out. She grieved for a mother she never knew and a life with Romy that had been a lie from her very first breath. All the sacrificing, all the pain… and never once had Lotte uttered a single ‘thank you’. Finishing up as quickly as she could, Charlotte made it back to the kitchen in record time. Brandon greeted her from the table, where a sly smirk was settled over his face. It didn’t take the girl long to see why: James was out in the backyard wi
Hanging out at the Diner had been just what Lotte had needed. Though Romy remained in the shadows for the rest of the time, Charlotte put all of her energy into making the other ladies laugh. By the time that they parted ways, it had been a full two hours. Sadly, the girl still hadn’t mustered the
Romy babbled through the whole ride into town. Her excitement was a massive slap to Lotte’s ego, as the woman seemed unable to stop talking about the fact that Matty had crawled into bed with her and David that night. “He was just SO cute!” The woman cooed, her gaze consistently falling to the new
With a squeal, Lottie fought against the large stature that had pulled her to them. She didn't have many self-defense skills, but was willing to do whatever she had to do to protect herself. Lucky for her, the sound of laughter brought her struggling to an end and revealed three familiar faces. Ga
When the day was over, Lotte went outside to stretch her legs. She had intended to hang out with Barbara, just as she had told David that she would, but the larger woman had gone to sit on the couch in the office and had fallen asleep. Lotte couldn't blame her for that as it had been a very busy da
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