Page 44 of Sparks Flying

“I’m fine. Just. . .a spider,” she lied.

I chuckled and shook my head.

“Liar,” I mouthed.

She shot a look, warning me to behave.

“Oh, okay. We’re heading over to the diner for breakfast before our morning briefing. Are you coming?”

“I’ll meet you guys over there. I overslept and need to get ready.”

“Are you sure?”

“I’m sure, Chan, but thanks.”

“Well, I guess we’ll see you there.”

I stood up and crossed my arms over my chest.

“Who the hell is Chan?”

“Chandler is one of the interns. You’ve had to have met everyone by now.”

“I did meet Chandler. But Chan?”

She groaned. “It’s just a nickname everyone uses, not just me.”

“You’re cute when you’re flustered. Did you know that?”

Before she could protest, I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her in for a kiss. She didn’t even try to fight me, instead she kissed me back like it was the most natural thing in the world.

“I guess I should fly away now.”

The fact that she pouted made it a little easier to leave her.

“You know, this is a first for me, too.”

“What is?”

“Sleeping over like this.”

“You don’t stick around, you know, afterwards?”

“Never had a reason to. Figured it would just make things more awkward. But I could get used to this, even if you do snore.”

“I do not.”

“Oh, yes, you do.”

She scowled at me. My little wolf was not much of a morning person.

“I need to take a shower and grab some breakfast. I can’t be late for Patrick’s morning briefing after going AWOL yesterday.”

“You know the story, and it wasn’t even a complete lie. I’ll make sure you don’t get into any trouble over it.”

“Thanks, but I can take care of myself.”

“I know, but it doesn’t mean I don’t want to help.”

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