Big Bear: BBW Bear Shifter Paranormal Romance (BRIDES Fur BEARS Book 4) by Natalie Kristen Page A

Zoe took very good care of her patients, and she knew just what to say and do to calm her patients down. The job was hectic and demanding, and she had to deal with a lot of people every single day. But she loved it. She loved being a nurse, and she wanted to try every aspect of nursing.
    She had volunteered to be transferred from a big, urban hospital to a rural hospital so she could gain experience dealing with all types of patients, not just human ones. Shadow Point had a large paranormal population, and so far, she had attended to shifters, vampires, fae folk and witches. It was an eye-opener and she was loving her stint here in Shadow Point Hospital.
    And she got to meet lovely people like Gramma and Ne-ma.
    Zoe finished putting the bandages and bottles away and glanced over her shoulder to see Gramma and Ne-ma eyeing her expectantly.
    “Okay, what is it?” She laughed. “What do you want to ask me? I haven't heard any new gossip from the patients though.”
    “Tell us more about the charity auction that the hospital is planning,” Ne-ma blurted out, her eyes shining with excitement behind her glasses. “Please, Zoe!”
    “Ah. So you've heard.” Of course they had. Gramma and Ne-ma kept themselves up to date with everything. The two witches nodded eagerly at her.
    “Well, as you've heard, the hospital is planning to hold a fundraising auction,” Zoe began. “We'll be raising funds to upgrade the children's wing. If we raise enough money, we can get new beds, equipment, renovate the children's wards and make the whole place more comfortable and cheerful for our young patients. The auction...”
    Before she could finish, Gramma and Ne-ma pushed forward and squealed, “We want to help! Sign us up for the auction, Zoe!”
     

CHAPTER TWO

    “Oh boy, we have to do this!”
    “This sounds like fun!”
    “Do tell us more. What, or who, is being auctioned?” Ne-ma prompted. “We heard some sexy nurses will be on auction.”
    Zoe chuckled and shook her head at Gramma and Ne-ma. These two little old ladies had boundless energy and their excitement was infectious.
    “You're just trying to get me to confirm what you already know!” When Gramma and Ne-ma didn't deny it, she stuck out her tongue at them and went on, “All right, I'll tell you. You'll find out anyway. Most of the nurses and some doctors have signed up for the auction. A few patients who have been discharged have volunteered for the auction as well. In fact, anyone can volunteer for the auction. But I know some people aren't comfortable going up on stage and auctioning themselves.” Like me.
    “We want to do the auction,” Gramma insisted. “Sounds totally fun!”
    “I don't know about the fun part,” Zoe said with a wince. “Honestly, I think it's going to be a nerve-wrecking experience. We'll all be conducting our own auctions. Imagine that, we'll be our own auctioneers! I don't even know how I'm going to do it! I think I'll be too nervous and jittery to have fun.”
    “Don't worry, we'll be with you. And with us around, you won't be nervous at all. It's settled then. We're doing this together!” Gramma and Ne-ma hooted.
    Gramma and Ne-ma were well-known and well-loved in the community. They would definitely be able to raise a significant amount of money for the hospital. Many people would put in their bids just to support and encourage those two irrepressible, bubbly grandmothers. But Zoe always put her patients' safety and welfare first. She stared at Gramma's bandaged arm and frowned. She always advised her patients to have lots of rest and not overexert themselves...
    Ne-ma saw Zoe's look of concern and cut in, “Don't worry. I'll take care of Glynda. Just put us together for the auction. You can count on me, Zoe,” Ne-ma said. “It's all good. Everyone wins! And the highest bidder will be getting two witches for the price of one!”
    Gramma and Ne-ma hi-fived each other and giggled.
    Zoe narrowed her eyes at the two chuckling