Page 22 of A Swan’s Love Song

Realizing he’d become invisible in the face of the mojito meltdown, Sean quietly left through

the back door. He didn’t feel like seeing anyone else.

Sean made his way to the copse of trees he’d discovered when he’d first explored around the

lake after he’d arrived. The hidden spot was located on the side of the body of water not facing the

town and far enough away from the Inn that he could walk to it easily. Privacy was the main benefit of

the peaceful area.

Once he’d reached his destination, Sean brushed his palm across the large rock where he

always laid his carefully folded clothes before shifting. As he quietly undressed, he sent a small

prayer to the gods that maybe, just maybe, he could get one more chance with Avi. The hunky eagle

shifter had to know they were fated. Even if he’d messed things up by being a bumbling mess, Avi

might take that into consideration before casting him aside for good.

Sean’s fingers froze on the buckle of his belt as the rustle of some bushes and the cracking of a

twig sounded nearby. He snapped his mouth shut with a clack of his teeth at the sight of Avi appearing

from the woods and into the small clearing.

“I hope I didn’t scare you.”

All Sean could do was blink and try to remember if he knew how to speak.

“So…” Avi scratched his head then hooked his thumbs in his jeans. “I realized I never gave you

my number.” He cleared his throat. “In case, you know, you ever needed a ride.”

Sean found his words. “You came all the way out here to tell me that?”

Avi chuckled. “No. I guess I didn’t.” He let out a sigh. “I went by the restaurant to see if you

were there, so we could talk. I ran into Vic, and he said you were going for a swim then pointed in

this direction. I’ve been hunting around for you.”

“You? Hunting for me?” Sean squeaked.

Avi scrubbed his face with both hands then shook them out. “Yes. For you. I’ve been doing a lot

of thinking and realizing that I’ve been a fool. I shouldn’t be denying what we both know is real.”

Oh. Oh, I might faint.

The gods sure did answer prayers fast.

“But you stopped coming to the restaurant for breakfast. I thought it was because I messed up so

badly.”

A pained expression crossed Avi’s features. “No, honey. It wasn’t that at all. You see, I feel