Finn chuckled under his breath, lips against my ear. “You smell like strawberries.” His voice was husky and ragged and I bit back the moan that rose to my lips. 
I lifted my head and saw that his eyes were open and he was staring at me, our faces inches apart. My stomach exploded with flutters and I panted as I stared at him. My cheeks burned hot. 
“I… uh…”
Finn smirked and tightened his grip on the back of my head, guiding me closer to him. Before I even knew what was happening, his lips pressed to mine. 
***
Finn was the Shadowmoon boss and the most powerful shifter in the world. Finding out he was my mate should have been the happiest moment of my life. But when he looked at me with pure hatred and revulsion, I knew I wasn’t going to get my happily ever after. 
Being a second chance mate was a burden I wasn’t ready for, especially since the memory of his first wife, and her pictures, surrounded me. How could I ever measure up to her? How could I compare to his first, true love? But the Moon Goddess fated us for a reason and I wasn’t going to let him forget that. 

Second Chance Mate to the Shadowmoon Mafia Boss was created by Sylvia Conley, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

Second Chance Mate to the Shadowmoon Mafia Boss

Gray light streamed through the windows when I opened my eyes. The familiar scent of the cottage calmed me instantly. Then, I remembered why I was there and I got up quickly. 


My pillow was on the floor, the blanket practically in knots. The couch cushions were all askew. I sighed and straightened everything up, folding the blanket and tossing it on the pillow. It wasn't the first restless night I passed. 


I checked around the first floor and made sure all the doors and windows were still locked. As I went, I found a book left open on the coffee table. It was 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in its original French. Someone had been reading it and my money was on the woman upstairs. 


Gardening sheers with fresh dirt sat on the kitchen counter, along with a pair of well-used garden gloves. 


Chapter 17: Morning Surprise