Page 157 of His White Moonlight
“That’s not better; that’s worse.”
He sighed and sat to my right, moving his chair closer to mine.
Konni approached with another glass of champagne.Bennett said something under his breath as he handed it to me.
“Relax,” Konni said, taking the seat to my left.“She’s smart enough to understand the risk of getting drunk around you.”Konni looked at me.“One giggle, and you’d be his, am I right?”
I lifted my glass in a silent toast.“Here’s to never laughing again.”
“Ouch.She’s a tough one.”
“You have no idea,” Bennett said moodily.“I look forward to the day you find yours so that I can ply her with drinks for you.”
Konni grinned as I sipped my second glass.It helped take the edge off, and I was able to people-watch as the room slowly filled.Konni gave a quiet commentary, which was entertaining, while Bennett’s moody scowl deepened.
“I thought we were here to mingle,” I said when I finished the second glass.“People are avoiding you because of your face.”
Konni belted out a laugh.“His face usually draws unwanted attention, not repels it.”
As if his words summoned her, Lindi appeared next to Bennett and set her hand on his shoulder.He reached up, likely to push her hand away, but her words stopped him.
“I remembered something, if you have a moment to speak privately.”
He glanced at me, his mask fully in place now.I just grinned at him, knowing full well that she wouldn’t tell him anything important, which would only push his temper.When I gave no other reaction, he briefly scowled at me, then stood, dislodging Lindi’s touch.
“After you,” he said, motioning to the bar.
I watched them walk away with a smirk.
“I’d offer to get you another drink to know what you’re thinking right now, but he’d try to kill me,” Konni said.
“Try?”I asked, glancing at him.“Are you an alpha too?Visiting the Wulf territory in search of a mate?”
“Not visiting.Motan is my home.And like all of my kind, I’m always searching for the keeper of my heart.”
I studied Konni.“You’re not a wolf shifter, are you?”
“No.”
“Ah.”
“Just ah?”
I shrugged.“What other reaction should I give?”
“Fear?Curiosity?”
“Bennett trusts you enough to leave me alone with you, so I have nothing to fear.And curiosity is for those who are interested.I’m not.”
He clapped a hand to his chest even as he grinned at me.
“I’m wounded.”
“Doubtful.”
“Will you tell me what you were thinking anyway?Think of it as a favor owed.Within reason.I won’t cosh your mate on the head when he’s annoying, but anyone else is acceptable.”
I decided Konni might just be a friend, like Miranda.
