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“Devin, I don’t want them installing anything if it’s going to get me into trouble with the university. I only have a few more weeks here before I need to figure out my next steps, because I can’t have a baby here.”
The last thing I needed was the university giving me a bad reference when I tried to move into a new place; that would be a nightmare I very much wanted to avoid. Although, again, I wasn’t entirely sure what it would be like to move off campus. As far as I knew, it wasn’t like a landlord was going to call your resident advisor and ask if you were a “good tenant.”
Devin cleared his throat. “Well, you don’t have to worry about the university, because we may have given them a hefty donation to allow us to give your dorm room some extra security.”
I pinched the bridge of my nose in a movement I knew he wouldn’t see, but I was so darn exasperated I didn’t know what to say. I loved that they cared about me, but sometimes it could feel a little much.
“You don’t need to go bribing people for my safety….”
“But I wanted to. The guys aren’t going to do that much. It’s just a few cameras, none of them inside your place. There’s going to be one on your front door, so you can see who’s coming and going, one in the main entryway of the building, and some sensors on your windows.”
“Devin, I live on thethirdfloor. Why do I need sensors on my windows? You’re going to get security alerts every time I open my window in the middle of the night because I’m sweating, thanks to the baby.”
“I know it seems silly, butpleasedo this for us. It’ll help give us peace of mind while we’re working. Every one of my alpha instincts wants to keep you nearby, and I’m trying my best not to smother you.”
I sighed. Battling your instincts was a fight I understood, considering my nesting instincts had been going wild lately. The pregnancy hormones had me feeling extra… Well, extra everything.
“Fine, but if Spencer and Chase hurt any of my plants, I will push them out the window,” I said petulantly.
Spencer, who was standing in my line of sight, assessing one of my windows, his back to me, turned to me with raised eyebrows. I met his look with a glare of my own. I didn’t fuck around when it came to the safety of my plants. Sure, I was having an actual child, but my plants had been my first babies.
“I fully support you in that endeavor.” Devin laughed. “We all have a break at lunchtime today. Do you want to go out for lunch together? There’s an Italian place on campus that’s apparently really good. I can feed you pasta as an apology for springing the security team on you.”
“You figured out food is my weakness, didn’t you?”
“Not at all, I just care about your well-being and want to make sure you’re well fed. The fact that you are in an exceptionally happy mood after a good meal has nothing to do with it.”
I couldn’t stop the grin, shaking my head at Devin’s less-than-subtle insinuation. He and his pack mates were going to get me eating way too much. But, to hell with it , at least I’d have the security system to call on if it became too much to stand.
Rolling my eyes, I walked back toward the center of the living room. I wasn’t about to study with Spencer and Chase installing a security system.
“Go get back to work. I’ll text you updates on how it’s going with the security system.”
“So that’s a yes on lunch?” Devin’s voice sounded hopeful, and I could picture his face, all pleading and charming.
I chuckled. “That’s a yes.”
Chapter 28
Mable
“This is for you,” Saint said as he handed me a large, silky soft throw pillow. I put my e-reader down and took the offered item, clutching it to my chest and appreciating its sleek feel.
“What’s this for?” We were settling down to watch a movie when he handed me the item.
It was the perfect color to add to my nest…
Saint shrugged, a smile on his face.
A bag appeared in front of me, held by a grinning Jasper. “We all got you things!”
He had gotten me a cow print throw blanket. It was fluffy and soft. I couldn’t resist lifting it to my face.
Percy and Devin also pulled out several bags.
“What on earth?” I said. “What’s the occasion?”
Percy shrugged. “We wanted to spoil you.”
