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Tomorrow, start a new job. On Friday, he’d get to eat the best lasagna on the planet and hang out with his friend Devon while escorting the females, and then this weekend he’d get to spend time with his sister and his niece.

The only thing that would make the whole experience better was if he had his truemate by his side.

Maybe he’d meet her at Lykos.

Who knew what the weekend would bring?

Gavin talkedto his sister Aeryn after sunset about her and Merrix staying at the house. After she’d mated Merrix, Gavin and his dad had installed shutters that could be lowered to make the house light-tight, so it was safe for Merrix. They didn’t come to the pride to visit often. Generally, Gavin and his parents went downtown to visit them at the apartment complex they called home, so this would be a rare opportunity to get to shift and hunt with his sister.

“Is there any SyBl left in the fridge from the last time we visited?” Aeryn asked.

Gavin got up from the couch. “Lemme check.”

He moved things around in the fridge and eventually found a bottle at the back. “Just one.”

“We’ll be at the house before dawn on Saturday and leave before dawn on Sunday, but I’ll bring a couple extra bottles just in case.”

“Sure thing.”

“Any good news in your life besides the new job with the security team?”

“What sort of good news would there be?” he asked as he grabbed a soda from the fridge door and shut it. Popping the top, he made his way back to the couch and sat, putting his feet up on the worn coffee table.

“You know, maybe you found your truemate? I know Mom would love to have another grandkid.”

“I’d love to help her out on that front, sis, but no go in the romance department.”

“Boo. You’ll meet your truemate when the time is right, I’m sure.”

“Yeah, well, fate is taking her sweet time.”

“You’re not that old,” she said.

“Who said anything about old?” he asked with a laugh. “I’m just ready to start the next chapter of my life.”

“I wasn’t saying you’re old!”

“I’m feeling a little insulted here, Aeryn. I think you need to bring me a six-pack of that key lime soda that I can only find downtown at that little market.”

“I wasn’t trying to insult you, but I’ll bring you some.”

“Nice.”

“You’re a dork.”

“Takes one to know one, kiddo.”

Seraphina let out a sharp cry and Aeryn said, “Oops, the princess is up so I’ve gotta run. See you early Saturday morning.”

“With the key lime soda.”

“Yes, yes, I promise.”

“Drive safe.”

“Thanks, Gav. Love you.”

“Love you too.”

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