Love Potion For the Alpha: A Hot & Historical BBW Shifter Romance by Alice Coldbreath

Author:Alice Coldbreath [Coldbreath, Alice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-09-12T18:30:00+00:00

16

Isolde was introduced to her youngest brother-in-law, Ranulph, at breakfast, or Ran as everyone called him. He was seventeen and had not yet filled out to manhood nor was yet full grown. He did not have Jorah or Baris’ moodiness or height and grinned at her as Alfric introduced him formally.

“Lord, I’ve already met my new sister Alfric, no need to be so proper.” He kissed Issy’s hand and gave her a puppyish grin. She warmed to him immediately.

“You do not seem to be suffering any ill effects from your ‘skinful’ last night,” she commented with a smile.

“Nor you from my brother’s mauling,” he answered cheekily.

Issy choked on her pottage as Alfric leant across and cuffed Ran around the back of the head.

“Have some respect; Jorah will throttle you.”

“He already tried last night,” complained Ran rubbing the back of his head. “He almost twisted my ear clean off!” He eyed Issy contemplatively. “Did you bring any ladies-in-waiting with you sister?”

“Sadly no.” She dimpled at Ran’s hopeful expression. She hoped he would not ask after her miniscule dowry, as her father’s frugality meant she would contribute truly little to the renovations of the Keep. In the light of day, she could see how shabby and worn most of the furnishings appeared. It did not seem as though the castle had been looked after as it should have been. In truth it looked very neglected indeed.

“I could give you a tour of the Keep sister,” offered Ran obligingly. “After we’ve breakfasted.”

Issy cast a look around for Jorah, but he had no sooner wolfed down his breakfast then he’d wandered off with Alfric.

“They’ve gone to the study,” explained Ran. “Jorah’s itching to start making plans.”

Issy nodded. “I would love a tour.” She smiled. “Thank you Ran.”

They started on the ground floor and worked their way up. The castle had many rooms and a spacious layout. Issy was impressed by whoever had planned its construction.

“Did your father build the Keep, Ran?”

“Nay, our grandfather. I’m named after him—Ranulph Mallon-Garth. His portrait,” said Ran, pointing to a painting of a fierce looking man with a bushy beard.

“You don’t resemble him,” mused Issy.

“No, thank the gods,” agreed Ran. “But if Baris were to grow a beard…”

Issy laughed. “Baris is far handsomer.”

Ran snorted. “Don’t let him hear you say so. His head’s already swollen from his reputation with women.”

“Is Baris such a womaniser?”

“Aye. Or at least… he was,” frowned Ran. “The last couple of years he’s been different. On a pledge or some such thing.”

Issy thought fleetingly of the conversation she’d overheard when she’d feigned sleep the night before. Interesting. What was this vow of celibacy Baris had taken?

“These are our parents, Frieda and Joffrey.”

Issy stared up at the full-length portrait.

“Were they both… werewolves?” she asked staring at the bold, vivid beauty of Frieda Mallon-Garth.

“Aye that they were,” shrugged Ran. “I don’t much remember them truth be told. My brothers and my uncle raised me.”

“Your sire was very handsome,” mused Issy. “He looks a little like Jorah, around the jaw I fancy.

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