Page 121 of Healer's Call

He doesn’t give me anything more, and I decide to just let him be. He’s been so busy; we both have. I’ve been helping Amber keep things in the pack afloat, while Mav and Cade have been busy meeting with all the pack leaders that have been showing up from across the country. Of course, we spend every night together. A sigh escapes my lips. I can’t really complain because Mav makes up for all the time we spend apart during the day. So, if he’s got something special planned, I’m not going to mess it up. I close my door and make my way to Sara’s apartment. She opens her door before I even knock.

“Mav told me you were coming!” Her words are filled with excitement. She grabs my hand and pulls me inside.

“Hey, Rose,” Sabrina calls out from the bathroom. I get a good look at the apartment and freeze.

“What’s going on?”

Sara pulls me forward. “We are under strict orders from your mate to pamper you and take care of you.”

“For our date tonight?”

Sara’s dancing eyes meet mine. “Yes, for your date.”

I don’t get a chance to even sit down before they get to work. They do so much to me, but I barely notice because we spend all afternoon laughing. Hours later, I stand in front of a full-length mirror. “Whoa,” I say softly.

“Whoa is right,” Sara says, bumping my hip with hers. “Mav is going to swallow his tongue when he sees you, or maybe your tongue,” she says with a wicked grin.

I shake my head at her. “You need to get mated.”

“Oh, I know!” she responds dramatically.

I stare at myself in the mirror. “You both are miracle workers.”

“No, we’re not,” Sabrina says, coming to stand beside us. “You’re just exceptionally beautiful both inside and out.”

My eyes tear up, and they both turn to me with matching expressions. “No tears!”

I laugh and wipe them carefully away, being careful not to mess up Sabrina’s work of art for my makeup. I take in the dusty rose dress and run my hands over the soft fabric. It’s the most gorgeous dress I’ve ever worn. It’s cap sleeved with a sweetheart neckline. The top of the dress is embroidered with flowers, ending in a fabric belt that cinches tight above my waist. Then the dress falls to the floor with a layer of tulle over it. It’s backless and so incredibly gorgeous; I can’t stop looking at it. The girls curled my hair in long waves, pinning a few of them up on the sides.

“Now, to finish it,” Sara says, handing me a black box.

“What is it?” I ask.

“Why don’t you open it and find out?” Sabrina asks with a gleam in her eye.

I open the box and catch my breath. There’s a gorgeous necklace and matching earrings that match my dress perfectly. I look up at the two of them. “Mav picked those out,” Sara says softly.

“They’re beautiful,” I say, trying to talk past the emotion in my voice. “Can I wait and have Mav put the necklace on?” I ask, holding the case close.

Both girls smile. “Of course.”

“Do you think this is a little much for whatever date Mav has planned?” I ask nervously.

“No,” Sara answers. “You look gorgeous; own it Rose.”

“Thank you, both of you.” I give both of them a hug. I’m busy putting the earrings in when a knock sounds at the door. “Is that him?” I ask, panicky all of a sudden.

Sabrina squeezes my hand while Sara goes to answer the door. Right before she opens the door, Sara turns to me and winks. Then she opens the door, and I’m struck speechless because Mav is dressed to kill. I swallow hard and meet his eyes, but his eyes aren’t on mine. I watch as his gaze starts at the floor and works its way up my body. I feel his gaze like a caress, and I shiver. When his eyes finally meet mine, I take in the heat there and I swallow.

I don’t have the words to describe how incredibly beautiful you look, Mate.He steps into the room and closes the door behind him.But I made a critical error.

I stare at him.What?

I should have made sure we were in our room, alone, when I saw you in that dress.

I grin.Why? So you could take it off?

His eyes go molten. “Okay, you both need to go before this turns R rated,” Sara says.

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