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December and We've Already Had Snow!

The family is sitting down right now to watch a movie and I'm writing my newsletter. I'd love to say I'm a good movie watcher, but I'm not. I like to be doing something while watching. Lol. What are they watching? Rocketman. I've seen it already, so I'm game to listen to the music.

I've got two more 5k races to run this month. The Christmas Story House run and the Santa Hustle. Wish me luck.

The dogs and cats are doing well. Ozzy is still slowing down, but he's happy and still himself, so it's all good. Peggy has learned she loves car rides and it was a good thing the boys bought seat covers for the Jeep. Now she can ride all over (and be harnessed into her seat).

I'm still having a hard time coming to terms with it being almost December. Heck, it seems like it was just August. Oh well. Time to drag out the Christmas lights and go hog wild with the decorations. I finally conned DH into lining the driveway with lights, so it'll look like a runway coming up to my house. I'm stoked.

What are some of your family traditions for Christmas and the holidays? One of ours is visiting the local animal shelter and donating cat litter, cat food, dog food and puppy food/kitten food. I can't adopt any other critters right now, so this helps them and makes my heart happy. What about you? What do you do? I'd love to know.

I'm neck-deep in the additions for Silver Fox in Cedarwood. Don't know that one? It used to be Single in Springdale. I've more than doubled it. :-)

Speaking of writing, check out the sidebar for the new releases. I'll post upcoming releases below. Also, since you're a newsletter subscriber, you get the only access to a free serial story. Yes! You! You're special. You're the ones who get the story. Once it's complete, I'll put it on the various etailers, but for now, you're the ones who get first access. Very cool! Check out part four of Single in Space!

Thanks for reading and being fabulous. I love each and every one of you. Thanks for your support.

Now on to writing news and upcoming projects!

* The next story in the Jordan Brothers series, HER DANGEROUS CRUSH, releases in January The next story, HER WINTER WEDDING releases next week! Look for the cover art below!

* I'm about to start the next book in the Must Love Dogs series. I love my dog park guys. Look for the other books in the Must Love Dogs series right here!

* My novella, SOFT STEEL, released in October!

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Do you like Faeries? Vampires? Then check out my Wendi Zwaduk novella, Running with the Wicked. Book 2, Resisting the Wicked has been contracted by Totally Bound Publishing, Look for it in 2020.

Find what you need at the Refuge. A place to stay, a warm body…love?

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* Oh! Remember the Cedarwood series? Have you read some of them? There are more coming. I've got stories contracted through December 2020! Stay tuned for more Cedarwood Pride. <3 Plus, they're all on Kindle Unlimited, too!

I've got plenty more on the way along with some awesome surprises. Keep checking out my work and thank you!

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Cedarwood Manny

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Single in Space

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Part 5

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©Megan Slayer, 2019, Al Rights Reserved – Do Not Copy, Distribute or Share Without Express Written Permission

Charlie relaxed as she entered the apartment. He had her there and they had a chance to sort the relationship out.

She stopped just inside the door and froze. “This is your home. Not mine.” She shook her head. “Charlie, this looks exactly like when I left. Didn’t you change anything? Didn’t your girlfriends get upset?”

“What girlfriends? I didn’t bring anyone home.” He ate, slept, studied his flight plans and trained. He had no time for other women. Besides, he didn’t want anyone else.

“You didn’t date? You’re a freaking astronaut. Women practically fall at your feet.” She moved aside as he closed the door. “You’ve had so many slip their number to you when we were together.”

“They did and I never called them.” He put the bag on the sofa. “Hungry? I’ve got spaghetti.” That, and he didn’t want to talk about other women.

“I—Charlie. Don’t change the subject.”

“Who changed the subject?” He did, but whatever. “I didn’t cheat on you. Didn’t want to—ever,” he said. “Do you want food?”

“Never once?”

“Nope.” He leaned against the half-wall between the kitchen and living room. “I was with you. No one else. Afterwards, I didn’t want to be with anyone.”

“And yet you were going to do that show?” She glared at him. “That’s terrible.”

“I did it to publicize the damn mission.” Why didn’t she understand?

“Did you do anything or anyone else for the mission? Lisa, maybe?”

Ah, there was the jealousy he’d expected. She never did trust him. He loved her because they fought hard, then made up even harder.

“You love one person. Space. The rest come second. I’m not sure I made the list. Did she like being on the back burner?”

He’d let her say enough. He wasn’t in the mood to get his ass handed to him for something he hadn’t done. “Enough.”

She opened her mouth, then closed it. “Sorry.”

He didn’t yell often and hated having to make his point this way. “First, I never slept with Lisa. She did the show to get back at me and the company because she wasn’t chosen. She doesn’t like me. Never did. Second, I love one person. Her name is Luna. Not the moon. Not space. You. I told you that. You’re my world.” He crossed the room to her and cupped her jaw. “The only reason you didn’t seem to be first is because I’m an intense guy. I’m devoted to my job, but that doesn’t mean I love you any less. Yes, Luna. I love you.” There. Let her chew on that.

“Charlie.” Luna toyed with her keys. “Don’t say what you don’t mean.”

“Why would I do that?”

“I don’t know.” She stared at him. “You get so intense about your job.”

“It’s my life. I’m a pilot. If I don’t focus, then shit gets cocked up.” She knew that.

“I know,” she murmured. “You’re brilliant at your job and crazy about flying.”

“I’m crazy about you.” He refused to let go. “I mean it. I’m nuts about you. Just you.”

She didn’t fight him. “Is that why you didn’t change the apartment? You hoped I’d come back?”

“I left it because I’m lazy, but yes, I wanted you back and wanted our home to look the same. Always. I never wanted you to go.” Why didn’t she understand?

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The corners of her eyes stung. He kept saying the right things, but he must’ve forgotten how much time she spent alone. She had no doubts he loved her, but he loved his job more.

“Look, tell the film crew to set up here. Let them see us.” He rested his forehead against hers. “I can’t do this without you.”

“No, you can’t.” She stared into his eyes and swore he saw straight to her soul. “Without me, you’re still single.” There. She’d gotten him right back.

“I belong to you.”

Damn him. He didn’t understand. Playacting would tear her up inside.

“Lu, I wouldn’t beg if it were anyone else. You make me whole,” he murmured. He swayed with her. “I can’t lie to you.”

“You make me crazy.” She tucked her hands into his back pockets. The money would be good and the publicity would help the space program. She and Charlie were good together. If they showed a positive relationship to the office, maybe the space program would benefit.

“Lu?” He brushed his nose along hers. “Baby?”

She loved when he called her by their pet names. “I’ll do it.”

“You will?” Genuine shock resonated in his eyes.

“Yeah, but I need to pack some stuff, but I’ll be over in an hour,” she said. She had to be nuts, but she wanted to be with him, even if it was just a sham.

“Come back faster. I don’t know how quickly the film crew will arrive,” Charlie kissed her. The inviting warmth of his mouth and the tenderness of the kiss washed over her. Like they’d never been apart. He held her closer. “My girl.”

She had to get into character. She didn’t want to lie, but Charlie needed to be focused and in a positive frame of mind. If she could help by being there for him, then she’d do it. “Your girl.”

“Hurry.” He let go. “I’ll be waiting.”

“I know.” She walked away, but a piece of her heart stayed with Charlie. She’d hate herself when this was over and she had the feeling she’d fall for him all over again. He’d leave her for space. For all she knew, he might not come back. But she loved him. Damn it. He owned her heart.

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