Page 48 of While We Waited

With a cat in my t-shirt, I carry Nova’s suitcases to my truck. Her friends help and soon enough I’m on my way back to the resort.

“You better not scratch Nova,” I tell the cat as we drive. “She’s pregnant. If you hurt her, you’re going to disappear.”

He meows in response. I interpret his meow as agreement.

When I park in front of my chalet, Nova comes rushing out. She yanks my door open. “Is Finn Fable okay?”

I haul the cat out from underneath my t-shirt and hand him to her. He doesn’t hiss at her. She cuddles him to her chest. I shake my head. Of course, Nova has a cat that hates everyone except her.

She gasps and I scan the area for any threats. There’s no one here.

“You’re bleeding.”

I glance down at my arms. The bleeding has stopped but there are streaks of blood on my arms.

“Come.” Nova shackles my wrist and pulls me toward the chalet. I allow her. “I’ll get you cleaned up.”

“I can do it.”

She rolls her eyes. “No playing the big, bad grouchypants with me. It’s my fault you’re injured and bleeding. I’ll take care of you.”

“I’m not injured.”

She frowns. “I decide when you’re injured.”

She drags me into the bathroom. “Sit.” When I hesitate, she pushes me onto the closed toilet. “Where are your first aid supplies? Never mind. You sit there. I’ll find them.”

I like this side of Nova. My cock twitches in agreement. It thinks she’s sexy when she’s bossy. In all honesty, it finds everything about Nova sexy. It’s a bit obsessed with her.

As am I. I shove those thoughts away. I can’t be obsessed with Nova since I can’t keep her.

Chapter 17

Poker – an excuse to spend time with the people you consider family

Nova

“Have a good evening.” I wave to Hudson as I aim for the door.

“Where are you going?”

“It’s family night.”

“Family night?”

“Drunk poker.”

He growls. “You are not drinking.”

I roll my eyes and pat my still flat stomach. “Obviously not. I’ll be home in a few hours. I’ll eat at Sophia’s mom’s house.”

“Hold on.” Hudson pushes to his feet. “I need five seconds to change.”

“To change? You don’t need to come.”

“What?”

“You don’t need to come.”

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