Page 36 of Blinded
CHAPTER TEN
BAYNE
I smiled as I pulled Brett up from his chair. "If you'll excuse us, we're going to dance." I grinned at Kurt and Josh as a wave of shock hit me from my mate.
"Dance?" Brett's voice cracked.
"Yep. I want to hold you in my arms." I weaved him through the chairs and tables to the dance floor.
"I'm not sure this is smart. I wasn't a good dancer before I lost my sight, but now, you could lose your toes at the least." He wrapped his arms around me as I drew him closer.
"I'll be careful of my toes." I held on to him as a slow song played. "I just needed some time alone with my mate."
"You only had to ask." He relaxed in my arms.
"I was afraid you'd say no." I rested my head against his cheek. "How are you feeling?"
"Good, but frustrated we got no leads today."
"Just means we keep looking. We won't give up." I moved slowly, feeling his nervousness.
"I'll be glad when this is over, and we won't have to get out of bed for anything."
"Me too, though I plan on sleeping in tomorrow. There's not much else we can do other than walk around town and try to catch the scent. Hopefully, Kurt will have news tomorrow about the memorial." I brushed my lips over his ear. "It doesn't matter what we are doing as long as we're together."
"I know. I just feel like we have so much distracting us right now." Brett released a long sigh. "This has been good though. I've enjoyed getting to know Josh and Kurt better. I think I'll ask if I can join his pack later this week. I know he'll need time to call a pack meeting for it."
"He will, but the pack is good. If he calls, they will be there unless they have a good reason. He doesn't call many meetings, so they know when he does it's important." I guessed Kurt would also want to update the pack on what was going on. He'd sent a warning out for anyone hunting or running to be safe, but he'd want to give more details in person.
"I'll ask him when we get back to the table. Are you about ready to call it a night?" Brett asked.
"Tired?" I pressed my hand to the small of his back, enjoying holding him tightly against my chest as we swayed to the music.
"Yeah. I'm actually exhausted. I don't know what's going on. Since the attack, I feel like I'm drained, but haven't done anything to get that way. I mean, today shouldn't have worn me out. I'm used to doing a lot more than this and feeling fine." Brett leaned against me a little harder.
"Maybe we should talk to Cohen tomorrow. Have him do another physical. For all I know it could be our mating, but then you'd think I'd be tired as well." I kissed his cheek. "Hopefully, it's nothing more than stress. God knows you've had your fair share the last few days." The song ended, and I pulled back. "Let's go say goodnight." I took his arm in mine.
"Thanks." He smiled.
I led him back to the table and let him sit before I took a seat beside him. "I think we're about to call it a night."
"Actually, first, I was hoping to talk to Kurt," Brett said.
"Sure, what's up?" Kurt looked at him as he had his arm around Josh's shoulder.
"I'd like to join your pack this week sometime if that's possible. I don't want to wait. The sooner I break ties with my old one, the sooner I can really start my life here. Plus, I think it will help my parents be more comfortable with me being here. Maybe even help them decide to come here as well." Brett caressed his fingers over my thigh.
"Of course. We can do it Friday night. I've already planned on a pack meeting that night to address the attacks. Everyone should be there. I'm excited you've chosen to join us. You'll be a welcome addition to the pack." Kurt looked genuinely happy.
"Hey, you're a teacher too, right?" Josh asked.
"Yeah, but that was before I was blind." Brett reached up and gently touched one of the eye patches.
"Won't matter. You can still teach if you want to. I was talking to Carrie Briggs the other night. She suggested that several of the pack's youth needed tutoring. It's something you could do from the pack house, you could have someone assist you if you needed, but this would really help." Josh glanced at Kurt. "She also mentioned two jobs coming open next fall for teachers at the school. I don't know if you'd be comfortable working there, but it's an option."
Brett bit his lip, a wave of uncertainty coming from him.
"Why don't we wait and see what happens with finding a donor first? I'm sure it would be a much easier decision if you have your sight back." I gripped his hand under the table.
