Professional nature photographer Shayne Law has made a few mistakes in his life, like any other middle-aged gay man. One of those mistakes occurred eight months before on a photography shoot: breaking sexy and alluring Timber Skenandoa's heart, a bear shifter living among the Skenandoa Clan.<br><br>When Shayne is given a photography job in Skenandoa Deep again, near Lake Erie, he may have a second chance at love with the Iroquois Indian, Timber. As Halloween nears, the two men learn each other's ins and outs, and the specifics of why Shayne broke Timber's heart the previous winter. Also, Shayne sees Timber as the Alpha bear shifter he is, and the proud and strong bear leader of his Skenandoa Clan.<br><br>Will Timber take Shayne back as his human lover, coveting Shayne's heart and soul? Or will the man and bear be enemies, at each other's throats, for the rest of their lives?

Timber

He listened to my explanation, partially smiling, maybe enjoying what I had to say. He always listened to me, though, back in March, and now; just one of the many reasons why I felt attracted to him.


With breakfast over and chatter continuing between us, Timber tried to pull me into his arms and kiss me on the sofa, but I pushed him away.


I whispered, “No. This can’t happen.”


“You’re mine. Remember that. You promised me that you would always be mine back in March. I don’t like it when a man doesn’t keep his promises.”


I shook my head, no longer needing the coffee. “I was on peyote. It didn’t count. You drugged me.”


He chuckled. “You agreed to our Winter Trial. We were all on peyote, asking forgiveness to our Great Bear in the heavens for protection from the cold and wellness in the upcoming spring.”


Chapter 7