Page 71 of The Spider Queen
Can it go both ways?
What do you mean?
Can you show me things? Through your eyes?
Yes.
Will you?
No.
Why are you still keeping so many secrets from me?
Because you’re not ready.
Try me.
What color was the cat supposed to be?he asked, changing the subject.That was the only thing that was hazy.
I thought about engaging in a battle of wills, but I knew I’d lose. Thane told me nothing until he deemed it time. It pissed me off, but what could I do?
Gray,I replied after a moment.A thick, gray-haired cat that purrs for no reason and who loves humans.
So, what you really want is a dog,he said with humor.Dogs are better anyway.
Hmm. You may be right.
You conceded so early. Are you feeling okay?he teased.
My phone rang, startling me out of my head. It was Hunter.
“Hey, you,” I answered, continuing the walk toward home.
“Hey,” he said. “So don’t think less of me for admitting this, but I miss you already.”
I laughed. “I think more of you for admitting that.”
“Yeah?”
“A true man is in touch with his feelings.”
“Whatever scores me brownie points.”
“Aside from missing me, how’s North Carolina?”
“Oh man, the kids are the coolest. I had no idea I’d love teaching them so much!”
“Stop! For the love of God, stop!”
“What? What’d I do?” he demanded, worry pervading his tone.
“Nothing. You are just—gah! You miss me, and you like teaching kids? You’re like the holy grail of boyfriends.”
He laughed. “Don’t scare me like that! I was worried I did something.”
“Yeah, you did something,” I mock accused. “You made me feel all the feelings.”
“Well, I can’t say I hate that. So what have you been up to today?”
