Everyone’s got one… But can they keep them?
Join us in celebrating
the re-release of the Forbes Mates books! The celebration tour has a $25 Amazon
Gift Card giveaway and lots of fun excerpts from the books. Devotion is
also on sale for 99¢ for the whole tour, so you can get started on the
series!
You can follow the tour here (http://www.grace-duncan.com/fm-tour) – hope you have fun!
You can follow the tour here (http://www.grace-duncan.com/fm-tour) – hope you have fun!
Forgiveness
Ben’s love
can help Eric find the forgiveness he needs… if Eric can accept it.
Nine years ago
Eric Joyce went wolf when his chosen mate broke the bond, and he hasn’t walked
on two legs since. Convinced he lost his friends when he ran out on them, he
cut himself off from the pack. But a surprising visitor prods him back down the
mountain, and he finds himself welcomed warmly.
Ben Arellano
grew up in Texas with a human Catholic mother who didn’t understand a thing
about wolves–and didn’t try to learn. He’d spent his whole life being told his
wolf was a demon that needed to be exorcised, surrounded by a wolf pack made up
of good ole boys who had no tolerance for his Mexican ancestry or his
bisexuality. When he’s given the opportunity to relocate to an accepting pack
in Pittsburgh, he jumps at the chance.
When Eric and
Ben meet for the first time, neither is ready for it. Where Ben expects
rejection, Eric is convinced yet another mate will leave, break the bond, and
put him through the same hell all over again. Can they get past their
reservations and have a happily mated life?
Excerpt from Forgiveness
– Forbes Mates 4
Eric nodded. “Uh, so… hey, could we get some food? I’m starving.”
Eric nodded. “Uh, so… hey, could we get some food? I’m starving.”
Ben smiled, letting the conversation go. “Sure. Is there anything
you’d like? Since you have not eaten it in nine years….”
***
“Taco Bell,” Eric said, staring at the big pink and purple sign
across the street.
“Um….”
Eric turned and blinked at Ben over his hesitation. “What’s
wr—oh!” He dropped his face into his palm. “Wow, that was good, Eric. Let’s ask
your Mexican mate to take you to the most fake Mexican restaurant on the
planet.”
Ben threw his head back and laughed. “It is okay, cariño. If
that’s what you really want, I will take you. Just so you recognize it is not
really Mexican food.”
Eric grinned. “Nah, I know that. And it’s okay. I’d be just as
happy with, like, a Big Mac or something. I mean, none of it’s real food,
anyway, you know.”
Ben nodded. “True.” He started the car and backed out. “Do you
truly want McDonald’s?”
“I do. Honestly, I’m fine with that. I don’t mind not having Taco
Bell. Besides, as much as we’ll probably stick together, there will be times
we’re apart. I can save my heretical eating for then.” Eric winked.
Ben laughed again. “Very well.”
Neither spoke as Ben navigated traffic through the parking lot and
busy streets. As they approached the drive-through menu, though, he turned to
Eric. “You should probably cover your nose.”
Eric raised his eyebrows. “You think so?”
Ben nodded. “Yeah. It’s going to be strong here. Trust me.”
Eric shrugged a shoulder but did as Ben suggested. The second the
window was down, he was glad he had. The exhaust and overabundance of
restaurant smells hit him hard, even with his hand over his face.
“Are you sure you want a Big Mac?”
Eric nodded. “Fries too.”
“Got it.” Ben turned to the menu board, and Eric did his best to
simply ignore the smells and sounds around him, focusing instead on Ben’s scent
and voice. Ben put in the order—for two of the same of everything—and Eric
worked on filters again.
He supposed he should have more patience with himself, but it was
really getting to him that the reminders of Ben as his mate still bothered him.
The simple idea that Ben’s scent, voice, and touch were the only things that
didn’t make him nuts shouldn’t get to him so. He wanted to forget all that,
wanted to just be happy that Ben was there, that he had a destined mate at all.
But the fear that it’d end just like it had with Kim still lurked inside him.
Shaking his head at himself, Eric pulled his wallet out and
removed some of the money Tanner had given him that morning, a minuscule part
of the balance he’d learned about.
When they got to the payment window, Eric handed the money to Ben,
glad when he didn’t even say a word, simply passed it over to the clerk. She
made the change, and they moved on.
Ben rolled his window up, and Eric breathed a sigh of relief. “How
are you?”
“Annoyed,” Eric said, sighing. “I’m done with the lack of filters
already.”
Ben chuckled. “I can imagine. I can only imagine, but I forced
myself to unfilter earlier, so I have a small idea.” He shook his head. “I do
not envy you, cariño.”
Eric smiled, leaned in, and kissed Ben on the cheek. He paused to
take a deep inhale of Ben’s scent. “Gods, I could smell that all day,” he
whispered.
Ben kissed his temple, and Eric sat back. “What do I smell like to
you, cariño?”
“Spice carried on a fresh breeze,” Eric said, then blushed.
Ben just grinned. “So you’re a poet.”
Eric’s color got worse. “Hardly. I don’t know where that came
from.” He shrugged.
Ben kissed his cheek. “I like it, cariño.”
“What do I smell like to you?” Eric asked, tilting his head.
“Leather. Something sweet, and… home.”
That did all sorts of crazy—but good—things to Eric’s insides.
“I’ve never been someone’s home before.” He dropped his gaze to his hand. “None
of this feels even remotely familiar,” he confessed. “Before… I mean… I have to
admit.” He looked up and met Ben’s gaze. Ben nodded and Eric sighed. “I did
love her. I don’t… I don’t think it was what it should have been, not to be
together like we were supposed to be.”
Ben didn’t speak for a long time. “My wolf might not understand.
But I do. What happened before… you cannot help that. And I understand you
cared for her. I hope, someday, you can love me.”
Eric swallowed. “I… I think I will. I don’t… fuck.” He took a deep
breath. “I am frustrated with myself that I can’t just let go and let it
happen, you know?”
Ben nodded. “I know, cariño.” He reached up and brushed a thumb
over Eric’s cheek. “Give it time. I have only been here a day.”
Eric blew out a breath. “I know. This is only my third day back.
I’ve never been the most patient person on the planet.” He chuckled.
“Especially when it comes to my own shortcomings. I’m impatient with my
impatience.”
Ben laughed as he pulled up to the second window. “That’s not so
bad, really.”
Eric focused on covering his nose and working through the smells,
putting his frustration with himself aside. He tried to concentrate on not
smelling the wrong things and felt better when he could take his hand away from
his nose and not be overwhelmed. He was going to have to thank Chad for that
advice.
Giveaway
$25.00 Gift Card
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Five weeks ago my boyfriend broke up with me. It all started when i went to summer camp i was trying to contact him but it was not going through. So when I came back from camp I saw him with a young lady kissing in his bed room, I was frustrated and it gave me a sleepless night. I thought he will come back to apologies but he didn't come for almost three week i was really hurt but i thank Dr.Azuka for all he did i met Dr.Azuka during my search at the internet i decided to contact him on his email dr.azukasolutionhome@gmail.com he brought my boyfriend back to me just within 48 hours i am really happy.
ReplyDelete