Page 46 of Savoring Her Snake

“All of the above,” she gasps.

“Don’t ever use that word again,” I demand. “It is too tame for what we feel.”

“Agreed,” she says, tipping her head back. “Please take Hunter and Bane. We can call Sally. I’ll be safe.”

“Fine.” I step back. “Do not let Sally persuade you to leave the house.”

“Of course.” She smiles sweetly.

I don’t trust it.

Chapter Thirteen

Juliana

“Hashetoldyouwhat he is?” Sally asks, leaning across the table.

“Yes.” I take a sip of my drink. “I won’t tell you.”

“Come on,” she whines.

“Sorry.” I lift my shoulder and smile.

“I can accept it. You are protecting his privacy.” She shoves some popcorn in her mouth.

“Wait until Heath finds out you insisted we go out,” Roxanne cackles.

“Heath loves me,” Sally says.

“He won’t be pleased,” I mumble, looking around the bar. Heath left to kill a man, and Sally and the crew ushered me out. Micah and Quinn don’t look happy as they survey the area from a few feet away. The dragons are at the bar ordering food, but Kingston and Maverick are annoyed. They had to point out how much Heath wouldn’t like the situation. How can something happen with all the powerful shifters surrounding me? I had to get out of the house. Getting to know Heath’s friends was a bonus. Being home is nice, but it’s too quiet. All I could think about was Heath, and I needed a distraction.

Home. When did I come to think of it as home?

“This is a nice place,” Daisy says.

“Bram probably wasn’t ready for our crew to come back,” Roxanne says.

“It’s too bad,” Sally sighs, fanning herself. “I would have liked to take a second look.”

Roxanne snorts. “Second? You looked plenty.”

“It doesn’t hurt to be thorough.” Sally wiggles her eyebrows.

“Quinn is worried about Heath,” Stephanie says. I bite my lip, keeping my opinion to myself. My conversation with Heath is too fresh. I disagree with Quinn’s actions, but it may be my protective emotions that are growing rapidly.

“Micah is keeping in contact with him,” Daisy says.

“What was he doing?” Gabby asks.

“It’s private,” I say.

“Uh-huh.” Sally finishes her drink. “Everything about Heath is private.” I meet her eyes, and I feel as if she knows more than she should.

“Has he told you about the bond?” Roxanne asks.

“Yes.” I have also been a private person, so having someone to confide in hasn’t been an option.

“Have you made a decision?” Sally asks.

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