I don’t know
 
 Sage
 
 It’s only been a day since all the drama went down. If you have some space for a few days, maybe you guys will be able to talk things out a little easier
 
 Me
 
 I can try
 
 Vera
 
 And hope!
 
 I heard heavy footsteps behind me.
 
 Me
 
 He’s awake, gtg
 
 Vera
 
 Love you, update us when you can!
 
 Sage
 
 And seal that bond so the alpha doesn’t try to use it against you!
 
 Me
 
 Will do
 
 Talk later
 
 I deleted the messages and pulled up Bo’s conversation with Artie. The last texts my brother had sent were the ones I’d responded to.
 
 I sent another one.
 
 Bo
 
 Madison wants to go to the thrift store to get her bed back this morning
 
 Artie
 
 They don’t usually give things back
 
 Bo
 
 I’ll offer some cash
 
 Artie
 
 We can try. I’ll let you know when we’re headed your way. Emily’s still asleep, and I’m not waking her up early
 
 I gave him a thumbs-up as Bo came shuffling out of the bedroom.
 
 I didn’t let myself notice the gigantic erection tenting his shorts. Or how good his wild curls and tired eyes looked together. Or the fact that he was shirtless, leaving his sexy, bare chest on display.
 
 “Pretending to be me again?” he rumbled, not bothering to take the phone out of my hand as he sat down next to me at the kitchen’s island.