Between the Bear's Sheets (Wylde Brothers 2)

“Miss, do you need something else to wear?” Another sales attendant, a little slip of a girl, smiled up at her. She was a rabbit shifter and most likely of the arctic variety, given her almost-white blonde hair and eerie blue eyes.

Sighing heavily, Talia looked down at herself and nodded. She brought the edges of her shirt tighter against her body, which was a bad idea, since it accentuated her drenched breasts. “Yeah, that would be good.”

The attendant smiled at her and led her toward the back of the shop. “We have a few articles of clothing that have small defects and can’t be sold.” Talia stayed in the doorway as the young woman went to a rack of clothes and started rifling through them. She looked at them for another minute before picking out a sky-blue cardigan set. “This will match your eyes perfectly and make them pop.” Her grin was broad, and Talia felt herself relaxing. How refreshing to actually have someone so friendly help her with picking out clothes. “There is a small stitching error right here.” She pointed to the area in reference, but Talia couldn’t see it. “Because of that, we can’t sell these. You’re more than welcome to them and can change in the bathroom. It’s right over there.” She pointed to a small door to the left.

“Great, thank you.” She took the cardigan set. “How much do I owe you?”

The girl waved off her question. “Nothing. Like I said, we can’t sell these and were just going to donate them at the end of the week anyway. Besides, it looks like you need something now, and there is no point in you spending an arm and a leg on a shirt here when I can just as easily help you out.”

“Well, thank you again.” Talia gave her one more grateful smile. The attendant went back onto the sales floor. Once Talia was dressed and back out where Mina was gazing at herself appreciatively in the full-length mirror, she didn’t miss the scowl directed her way from the bride-to-be.

“Why aren’t you trying on the dresses?” She turned around and placed her hands on her hips. The wedding dress she had on was one of the many Mina’s family had specifically flown in from Europe for her to try on. The dress itself was a gorgeous mermaid cut, but Mina made it look like trash. Instead of responding with a smartass comment, Talia turned and headed into the dressing room and stared at the gowns that she was to try on.

They all looked the same: bland neutral colors, off-the-shoulder straps, and knee-length hems. Talia didn’t want this wedding to happen, but she knew that wasn’t a possibility, so having it over with as soon as possible was her next choice. After trying on the first one, which was far too tight, she tossed it to the side and slipped on the second one. It was a bit better, but now her boobs were about to pop out and flash some unsuspecting person.

The last one was a gauzy material she feared would cling to all the parts she preferred to be left hidden. Once it was on, she was pleasantly surprised it was loose enough to be modest, but sexy enough to accentuate her features.

Turning around in the mirror a few times, she knew this was the one she would pick. That was the only plus side to this wedding: Mina letting the bridesmaids pick the style of dress they wanted to wear. They may have all had to be the same color, but they had three different designs to choose from. Of course she would still need the final approval from Her Majesty.

Talia left the dressing room and stopped when she saw Mina in a Cinderella type wedding gown. It was so puffy three full-grown shifter males could have hidden beneath it. Mina caught Talia’s reflection in the mirror and turned around. She eyed her for several long seconds before speaking.

“Not bad, although I was pretty sure you’d pick that one, since it is the least form-fitting.”

“Excuse me?” Talia’s blood boiled. Oh hell no. She had enough of Mina’s attitude. Talia opened her mouth, ready to tell the bitch off, but Luke decided to come in at that moment. “Luke!” Mina’s screeching voice had Talia’s ears ringing. “You aren’t supposed to see me in the wedding dress before the wedding. It’s bad luck.”

Talia didn’t point out that Mina still had three other dresses to try on.

“Sorry. I just wanted to let you know me and a bunch of the guys are going to a shifter bar tonight.” Surprisingly, Mina didn’t argue, although her focus was back on her reflection. She turned to the left and then the right, smoothing her hands over the chiffon in the process. Just as Luke turned to leave, Talia rushed up to him and grabbed his arm.