“I’ll never forget either. It was the first time I’d felt safe and loved.” Shana stated.
While Shana and Jake were bantering, Katie was thinking. She’d smelled cookies earlier in the day, while she was in the hospital room with Conner, after the ultrasound. Did she love Conner, or was she picking up his love for his future family? She looked over at him, and he was still looking down at the table pushing his food around on the plate. It was a question that needed answering…maybe later. Instead of asking him uncomfortable questions in front of their friends she said, “You gonna eat that?”
Conner gazed into Katie’s eyes expecting to find panic, but instead, he saw acceptance. Why was she not yelling at him, or raging, or crying? He hated not knowing what was going to happen between them. “Are you still hungry? I can get you something more.”
He was even more stunned at her reply, “No, I just want to go home now, your home. I’d like a tour, before I fall asleep and don’t get out of bed for days.”
He beamed at her, “Really, you want to stay in the bed for days? I’m ready when you are toots.” And then he winked at her.
Katie couldn’t believe he had just said that. OMG, she really had meant she wanted to sleep, but now he was expecting some kind of sex marathon. Bloody hell, why do I keep finding myself in impossible situations?
“Relax Katie, I was just joking. I understand you’re probably tired, so I’ll take you straight home. We’ll send Mrs. Quinn to retrieve your stuff from Alpha house, and pick up some more food.”
“Mrs. Quinn? Who’s that?” Katie was even more confused now.
“She helps to run the house because I am often away on pack business, or working. I’ll be spending a lot of time at home though, if that’s where you’ll be. I think you’ll enjoy Mrs. Quinn.”
Shana smirked when Conner was done talking about this Quinn lady, odd, what was she missing?
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Shana was disappointed to hear that Katie was moving out, but she knew it was in her friend’s best interest. Katie and Conner needed to get to know each other, and let the emotional bond develop. Plus, Conner’s home was safe, and if Katie went and spent some time there, maybe it would convince her to stay in the area. She didn’t want to lose her friend, and she knew it would devastate Conner if he had to switch packs again. She briefly wondered if she should tell Katie how important Conner was to the pack. No, she was not going to interfere again. If Katie wanted to talk, she could simply call.#p#分页标题#e#
Chapter 10
Katie was walking to the parking lot, before she realized that Conner’s vehicle had been in the accident too. “Whose car are we taking, since yours is out of service now too?” Katie inquired.
“Tinker towed the Camaro to the shop. It’s got a lot of damage, and I’m still waiting to see if it’s a total loss. He was kind enough to bring me one of my other cars so I’d be able to get us home.” He walked up to the passenger side of a new white Dodge Challenger and opened the door for her. The vehicle was beautiful, pure white, not a speck of dust, with black rims and black leather interior; decadent.
Conner watched as Katie ran her fingertips along the exterior of the cars body, mouth open, clearly liking what she saw. “Is this your car?”
He smirked, “Well I didn’t go out and steal a car while my pregnant mate was in the hospital if that’s what you’re asking.” He saw her look of irritation and followed with, “I have a key, see.” Holding up the key he said, “It’s mine. I bought it a few months ago as a present to myself. Isn’t she pretty?”
Katie loved this car so she said, “Maybe I should drive this time. Last time I sat next to you in a car, I ended up here strapped to a board.” She was smiling extra wide.
Conner knew she was joking but the truth hurt. “I’ll make you a deal. I drive this time, and when you’re feeling better, and you’re safe,
I’ll give you this car.” He held out what appeared to be a spare set of keys.
Katie’s eyes went wide and she looked thoughtful for a moment, before shaking her head and saying, “I don’t want your car Conner.”
“What do you want from me Katie?”
She slipped into the car and replied, “I guess that’s the question of the month. I’ll let you know when I figure it out,” As she closed the door in his face.
He was stunned; they were getting along just fine, and then…wham. He did something wrong but, for the life of him, he couldn’t figure out what it was. She sure didn’t accept gifts with grace. A thank you would have been nice.