Page 117 of Shadow City: Silver Wolf

"No, it was most definitely not." Sierra pinched the bridge of her nose. "You said that angels have more important jobs."

"Which is—" Rosemary started, but I raised a hand.

"Not true." I leveled my gaze at her. "You don’t think protecting Shadow City is an important job even though Killian’s pack aren’t silver wolves?"

"Oh." She bit her bottom lip as realization dawned on her. "Yeah, okay. I see what you’re saying." She pivoted toward Killian and frowned. "I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it like that. Sterlyn is right—the way I worded things was inconsiderate. It’s just—"

"That’s good." I had a feeling if she kept going, it would negate everything she’d just said; I was surprised that she’d apologized on her own. "That was very nice of you. Wasn’t it, Killian?" I glared at him, daring him to not cooperate.

"To say I was shocked would be an understatement," Killian offered.

"All you all have to do is point things out like Sterlyn does." Rosemary blew out a breath. "If something bothers you, just say it. That’s what’s wrong—"

"Let’s get you situated." I grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the bedroom Griffin had pointed to. "And then we all need time to relax before tomorrow." And I meant that, even if we relaxed separately.

I yawnedas Griffin and I walked into the coffee shop on the Shadow Ridge University campus extra early the next morning. The night before hadn’t been as relaxing as I’d hoped because Rosemary had watched a movie with us. I’d been on edge, waiting for her to make Killian or Sierra angry again. She hadn’t, and the night had been pleasant, but the anticipation had kept me a little tense.

The inside of Shadow Ridge Coffee looked like a standard coffee shop. A few tables were scattered around the room, and two espresso machines were positioned in the center of the counter, with the cash register on the right.

Carter walked out from the back, and his face fell when he found the two of us there. I snatched an apron from the hook on the wall behind the counter, refusing to let his reaction bother me. Of course, my return made him tense because whoever had ordered him to drug me was probably watching.

"It’s so good to have you back." Carter tried to sound sincere, but the sulfuric stench of a lie wafted around us.

"Just act normal," Griffin growled, lowly. "Or you’re going to get us all killed."Maybe this wasn’t a smart idea after all.

We got here early so you could hang out and get comfortable before your classes.I kissed him and then went to the cash register.We have to act normal if we want this to work.

"God, remember no PDA here." Carter stomped a little and grabbed some of the items needed for the espresso machine. "And I thought you and Killian were bad."

A loud rumble bellowed from Griffin.

Great, this day was starting out wonderfully.

"Right, Killian did kiss her often." Luna’s voice rang in my ears. "I wonder what else they might have done in here when no one was looking."

And there she was. I’d figured she and I would have it out soon. No better time than the present.

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

The insinuationthat Killian and I might have had sex had Griffin visibly shaking beside me. I touched his arm, trying to calm him.You know that’s not even remotely true.

Luna sashayed to the cash register and flipped her golden bronze hair over her shoulder. Her Caribbean blue eyes landed on my hand, and she straightened her back, probably trying to appear as tall as possible despite being two inches shorter than me. She smirked and said, "I wonder where you’ve touched Killian prior to you and Griffin getting together."

That bitch wanted to cause problems, but little did she know that my relationship with Killian hadn’t been like that. We’d been exclusive, but only to prevent her from trying to hook Killian up with her best friend. Griffin was fully aware, so the only person he was getting angry with was her. "For someone who has so much interest in Griffin, you’re very focused on Killian’s and myformerrelationship."

"Well, I just want to make sure that Griffin has fully thought through the implications of being with you." She lowered her head and pushed out her breasts so the cleavage framed by her skimpy, thin, royal-blue sweater’s low neckline was available for view. It was a miracle her nipples didn’t pop out.

I swear, if she doesn’tshut up—Griffin was so enraged that he couldn’t finish the sentence.

"He has, just like he thought outnotwanting to be with you." My skin tingled as my wolf got riled too. If I wasn’t careful, I’d shift, and we didn’t need Luna knowing more about me than she already did.

"It’s funny." She crossed her arms, lifting her boobs even more. "You’re doing a whole lot of talking, and he’s remaining quiet."

"Luna, we’re not open yet." Carter hurried over and wiped sweat from his brow. "Why don’t you come back in ten minutes when everything is open and ready?"

She didn’t even acknowledge the poor guy and took a few steps closer to Griffin. She pouted and lowered her voice as she reached for him. "It’s not too late—"

Griffin stepped back out of reach and glared. "Donottouch me. In fact, don’t come near me or Dove ever again."

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