Page 150 of The Hunt
“Good. Can you get this to Eugene?” I handed the book off to her.
“Of course. What are you doing?”
“Not going anywhere near Eugene. Adira’s plan to get me to feed off of Fenris failed. Eugene is still Plan B.”
“Is it true what you said about Fenris? You’re not planning on seeing him again?”
Pain radiated from her. I stopped walking to meet her gaze.
“I didn’t know he’d been kissing me. I thought he was being playful like always. I’m sorry for my part in hurting you.”
Jenna spontaneously gave me a quick hug.
“Eliana, you and Fenris didn’t hurt me this morning. It was the moment of accepting my worst fear that hurt me. When I saw him with you, it suddenly hit me that my mate isn’t in Uttira.” She gave a slight shrug. “He’ll find me eventually through the meetups the elders plan.”
“I’m still sorry. And I hope you’ll be able to stay if that’s what you still want once you meet him.”
She nodded and tentatively lifted the book. “I’ll get this to Eugene. He and the others heard about the Club Blayz opening for the rest of us and are wondering if they can join in, too. They’re itching to get out since the rest of us are moving around without any problem.”
“I’ll talk to Megan and Mom. I’m not even sure when the soft opening is.”
“Don’t worry. As soon as you know, the word will spread quickly.”
Her phone started to ring. When she glanced at it, I saw Fenris’s number.
“Please don’t tell him I’m here,” I said.
She looked up at me, showing her confusion.
“Are you really avoiding him?”
“Fenris invited me over, and his dad uninvited me.”
Her confusion only grew.
“Fenris invited you to his house? Inside?”
“Yeah.”
“Whoa. He’s never invited anyone.”
“Raiden has, though. You. But not me. It’s better if Fenris and I avoid each other for a while. Hanging out with me is just going to make things worse for him, not better.”
She gave me a doubtful look but nodded.
“Thank you. I better get out of here before he shows up. Plus, Adira still expects me at the Roost.”
I hurried away before Jenna could question me further. I wasn’t completely convinced that she’d be able to keep my presence to herself. Which was why I’d also misled her into thinking that I was going to the Roost. And why I sent Eugene a quick text.
Me: Jenna mentioned your interest in attending the soft opening for Blayz. I’ll talk to my mom later tonight and let you know what she says.
His reply was immediate.
Eugene: Thanks. We’re going stir crazy. The girls are letting me stay at their house just for company.
Me: Can you let Jenna know where you are? She’s going to drop off a book for you from Adira.
Eugene: Will do. Feel free to stop over too.
