Page 38 of Her Second-Hand Mate

“Yes.”

“Good workout?”

“Yes.”

“Want to have another one?”

Darn. I did. But I made sure to wrap my coat around my heart as tightly as I could, even as I fell apart with him thrusting behind me.

Afterward, he stood at the bathroom door as I stepped out of the shower. He looked like he wanted to say something. I spoke instead.

“Why don’t you ever invite me along to your trips?”

I could tell he didn’t expect that.

“It’s work. You’d be alone and bored most of the time.”

“I’m bored and alone most of the time here as well,” I said as I walked by him, went to bed, and turned the lamp off.

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Yesterday I caved and did the aptitude test. It took almost two hours! But it was fun, and I can’t wait to see what the results will tell me. If there ever was someone who needed the test to tell them what they’re good at, it’s me. I’ll keep you posted. Now I gotta run, the Devil is beating his wife and I have some clothes on the line.

Love,

P.

8

The tight bodice of my black dress was so far outside of my comfort zone that I’d debated changing ever since I’d put it on. But Charlotte would kill me if she found out. The females went shopping with me and when I’d tried it on, the vote was unanimous – this was it. It had three-quarter sleeves, a boat neckline, and a 50s full skirt that went down to mid-calf.

Charlotte had come over and used a big brush to blow dry my long hair in full, soft waves. I blushed when I thought of how much Dominic would love it. She looked like a proud parent when I came down the stairs.

“You’re always beautiful, but tonight you’re stunning,” she said, pure honesty and joy radiating from her.

My wolf wanted to nuzzle her like she was family now.

“Thank you. I feel so silly and nervous.”

“I think it’s normal. It’s your first date with him.”

“I know. Better late than never, huh?”

“Don’t go there,” she frowned. “Sometimes these things need a little push.”

“I know,” I looked down at the floor. “Would be nice if they didn’t, though.”

“My mom always tried to preach gratitude, and she’d tell mefocus on what you do have, instead of what you don’t have,so I’m passing on the wisdom to you now,” she grinned cheekily.

“Why, thank you so much, Charlotte,” I said mockingly, and she laughed. “I think Hank’s here, ride with us to town?”

I sat in the restaurant, nervously sipping my water, observing the wolves around me chatting and smiling, wondering what was taking Dominic so long when I felt the tell-tale prickle in my mind.

“Where are you?”

“Restaurant, where are you?” I shot back.

“There was an emergency in one of the dorms; two females got into it over a male. They are both at the hospital, and I have to deal with it; I’m sorry. Hank is on his way to pick you up.”

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