Page 71 of Her Shifter Pack

Nancy smiled and seemed to relax in a way that told me she was relieved to know that she wouldn’t be dealing with any men.

“It’s all good.” She agreed. “I just... didn’t expect it I guess.”

“Come on in.” I said, gesturing to her that she should follow me. “You look like you could use a coffee. Or something even stronger.”

Nancy chuckled again. “Something stronger. Definitely.”

I led her into the office, made her a coffee with a dash of whiskey, while Toni hopped up and went and looked at the bike.

“This is a great place.” Nancy said, glancing around at the brick walls, full of bike memorabilia and old posters.

Despite the fact that it wasn’t fancy, I agreed with her.

“Yeah, its not modern or anything, but it kinda feels like home doesn’t it?” Much like our whole town did.

Toni walked back into the office wiping her hands on an oil rag. “Your transmissions shot, and the carbie’s got a hole in it the size of my fist.”

Nancy covered her face with her hands. “Oh no.”

“I can fix it for you,” Toni went on, “Around the jobs I’ve got booked in, but the main problem is that transmission.”

Nancy nodded and dropped her hands away. “I know. You don’t have another one, do you?”

Toni shrugged. “It’s a custom part. I can order it in, but it’ll take a week.”

“And money.” Nancy added.

“Yep. I’ll need the money upfront for the part I’m afraid.”

“And it’s completely unrideable?” Nancy asked, her tones strained now.

I turned away so I didn’t do anything rude, like laugh. It was obvious she was worrying about the money, and I’d been there too many times to think that money worries were funny. But that bike was cactus. She was lucky she’d made it this far.

Toni nodded. “Any further and you’d probably blow the engine completely.”

Nancy groaned, stood up and started pacing the room. “Okay.. okay. I can cover the cost of the parts. But I’ve got nowhere to stay while I’m here.”

“You can stay with us if you want.” I offered without even thinking first.

She stared at me and I stared back. I wasn’t sure why I’d offered, but I wasn’t taking it back now. She was a girl alone, and she needed help. Seemed like the right thing to do.

Nancy grimaced at me, “Ah... thanks, but...”

“That’s a good idea actually.” Toni agreed, interrupting Nancy’s speech. “Lexi’s place has heaps of spare bedrooms, and her men might look a bit rough, but they’re as loyal as the day is long.”

Nancy blinked at Toni, then turned to me. “Did she say... men?”

I swallowed hard, still uncomfortable explaining my polyamorous relationship to humans outside of the pack. The wolf families accepted us no problem.

“Ah... yes. I’m in a relationship with two men, Oliver and Markus. We only take up one bedroom, so you could take any of the spares. They won’t mind.”

In fact, they’d probably tease me about bringing another woman home. They told me all the time that they didn’t want anyone but me.

Nancy pressed her lips together, obviously considering her options. Then she nodded slowly. “I appreciate the offer but...”

Toni jumped in again, “The motel’s flea bitten and any of the expensive places will be more money than you’ll make in a day.”

I stared at my boss. Why was she encouraging Nancy to stay with me? It was nice and all, but was there some other reason?

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