Page 32 of Make Me
Kasha moves to her like gravity, brushing a hand over Spencer’s slight baby bump with care. “I was going to call you tonight.”
“That’s what you said in your text.Twodays ago,” Spencer replies with a huff, though she doesn’t pull away from Kasha’s touch. “But apparently you’re too busy getting naked to remember I exist.”
“And you’re hyped up on pregnancy hormones,” the one I assume to be Drake mutters, still remaining outside where we can’t see him.
His words seem to be a reminder for Kasha and have her face softening. “You know I love you, Spence.”
Spencer’s gaze sharpens as it slides to me, and she folds her arms tighter across her chest. “I’m not sure I do.” Then, bluntly she addresses me, “You must behim.”
I rise slowly, careful not to bristle. This isn’t Natalia. This is Spencer. And if I want to keep my mate’s heart, I need to respect the people inside it.
“Talon,” I say, offering a nod. “It’s nice to finally meet you. Kasha’s told me alot about you.”
Her eyes narrow. “Good for you. She hasn’t told me shit about you.”
There’s no venom in it though—just protectiveness. And maybe a bit of jealousy.
“Is everyone dressed?” Drake calls warily from the door.
“Come in,” Kasha says, then winks at him as he enters. “Sorry for the extra torture.”
Spencer snarls. “You’re apologizing tohim?”
Kasha hugs her best friend tightly despite the protests. “Did you really come here to be angry or did you want to meet Talon?”
Spencer grumbles but doesn’t pull away. When Kasha releases her, she steps toward me like a soldier preparing to give orders.
“You know,” she says, arms folded again, “if you break her heart, I will gut you.”
I meet her stare evenly. “I’d be disappointed if you didn’t.”
She gives me another once-over. “Would you die for her?”
“Without hesitation.”
“Would you kill for her?” Her brow rises this time as her foot taps the ground.
“I’d destroy the world if it meant keeping her safe.”
There’s a beat of silence. Then Spencer’s shoulders slump and she sighs, glancing sideways at Kasha like she’s fighting off tears and losing the battle.
“I really wanted to hate him for keeping you from me,” she grumbles.
Kasha steps forward again and slips her arm aroundSpencer’s waist. “He didn’t keep me from you. He helped me find myself so I could come back stronger. You should thank him.”
Spencer groans and waves a hand. “Don’t push it.”
Drake steps forward and offers his hand. I take it firmly, grateful for the measured calm in his charcoal eyes. “Sorry about this, man. You’ll get used to the two of them together eventually. Just takes time. And maybe alcohol.”
I chuckle. “It’s quite all right. Kasha’s family is my family now. I’ll try not to keep her all to myself too long.”
Kasha snorts. “The hell you will.” She blows a kiss toward Spencer and adds in a wink. “I love you, but you’ve got to go so I can get laid again.” Then she bends forward and places a hand on her friend’s stomach. “Auntie will come visit you tonight for dinner.”
“I never invited you over,” Spencer objects, but it’s weak at best.
The pout makes Kasha laugh. “You gave me an open invite, one that now extends to Talon. We’ll be there in a few hours, okay? Right after we drop off my overdue payment to Natalia.”
“About time. She’s even bugged me about those damn fairies.” Spencer then narrows her eyes at both of us. “But if you’re really coming over, keep your hyped sex drive in check. You’re not allowed to even think about christening any part of my house, or we’re breaking up.”
