As she held her breath, her heart pounded. There was nothing more amazing than the transformation. She’d seen every member of her family shift, but it was rare to see another type transform. She was always surprised to see how fast it happened among her family except for those slowed down by advanced age. When caught in the moment, it seemed a bit longer. She noticed the man’s legs first, jacked with muscular calves and thighs. Then she caught a glimpse of his hip. His sexy torso, especially his ripped lower abdomen, set her mouth to watering but as soon as his mane disappeared and she saw his face, she nearly lost her breath.
During the transformation, his harness had all but fallen off. He quickly untangled himself and stepped out. She froze in place, unable to stop staring. How is this even possible? He was truly disgusted when he saw me shift. I saw it in his face and felt it in my bones. He thought of our most precious gift as a condition to be ashamed of and here he is showing his horse to everyone and then proclaiming his identity.
She watched as he looked around. He stared at her mother’s cat for quite a bit, but perhaps he sensed she wasn’t the one because he turned around in a circle. Maddie transformed as quickly as she could, hoping he wouldn’t notice her crouched down on her hands and knees in the bushes. She noticed he was holding his hands in front of his cock and smirked, placing her hand over her mouth to keep from making a sound. Yeah, that was definitely Abram, still bashful.
“Maddie Mittens.” Abram’s voice sent a shiver down her spine and awakened a deep, primal longing between her legs. “I’m here to declare for you.”
She gasped. Her eyes widened with shock and her heart nearly leaping out of her chest. Her legs wobbled as she stood, her knees knocking. She tried to speak but no sound would come out, and he wasn’t looking her way.
“I’m not leaving until you talk to me, Maddie. I know I was wrong. I’m sorry.” He paused and took a breath as if he was waiting for her to answer, and then he dropped to his knees. He placed his hands down on the ground, his biceps bulging, and his strong, ample shoulders rolling forward as he hung his head. “Please, Maddie. Give me another chance.”
After swallowing the lump in her throat, Maddie found her voice. “Abram?” From his submissive position, he turned his head toward her but didn’t seem to notice her. He can’t see in the dark as well as I can. She stepped out of the shadows and into the light of the full moon.
His eyes widened and his brows lifted as a huge grin spread across his face. “Maddie!” Excitement fueled his voice. “I’m so happy to see you!”
She was unsure of what to say. Her heart raced. Her pulse soared yet part of her still wanted to be mad. He’d thoroughly rejected her and everything she was. How sincere was this change of heart? Did she want to risk trusting him again?
A shrill meow drew her attention, and she turned toward the sound. Her gaze fell on her parents. Her mother’s cougar sat proudly on the grass, relaxed but alert. Her father’s domestic short-haired cat stood on her mother’s back, kneading her muscles. They were as different as night and day, but they’d respected each other and had always been so in sync. Could she ever have something so special with Abram?
Her sister’s cat was the noisy one. She kept crying out and motioning toward Abram with her head. Her mom lifted her head slightly and made the bird-like chirping noise they’d communicated with when Maddie was small. Abram has their vote. I guess I should at least talk to him.
As she approached, Abram scooted around on his knees until he was facing her. Even in such a position, his height provided an advantage, leaving his eyes adjacent to her breasts. She looked down at him and ran her fingertips through his hair, pushing against his scalp to make him look her in the eye. “You have something to say to me?”
He gripped the top of her foot, his fingers caressing her ankle as he bent forward and rested his forehead on her toes. “I’m so sorry. I miss you, Maddie.”
The realization that every one of her relatives was watching Abram grovel embarrassed her enough to send a flush to her cheeks. She reached down and tapped him on the shoulder. “Get up. Everyone can see you prostrating yourself.”
He gaped at her, his eyes shining. “I don’t care as long as you forgive me.”
She folded her arms across her chest and tilted her head as she whispered, “This is mortifying.”
He stood and then brushed off his knees. “Can we go somewhere to talk?”
Every part of Maddie’s body screamed yes, but somehow her mouth didn’t get the message. “I don’t know.”
“I brought wine and cookies.” His face wore such a sweet, hopeful expression, Maddie broke down in tears.
“Okay.” She nodded her head while turning her face away so he wouldn’t notice her crying. After he grabbed a picnic basket, flashlight and a blanket from inside, he switched off the lights on the cart. Before he faced her direction, she wiped her tears with her hand. When she glanced at his face, his eyebrows were high and his eyes round, exposing all of his irises. His grinning mouth was wide open. He was so ecstatic she couldn’t help but smile;
