“Well, you’ve ruined most of it. So you won’t get the full Cammy effect now.” I mean, honestly. I was deflated now. He messed with my mojo.
“Would it help if you pissed on my leg again?” A blush grew on my face, but I was starting to feel feisty again. His banter was working.
“Those children needed to be put in their place.” I did the little attitude head shake. I was getting back into my flow.
“I didn’t mind.” He relaxed back, his body stretched out on those steps. Why did he look so hot just sitting there?
“Cammy.” My attention that was roaming his body moved up to his face.
“Focus, you were about to lay it on me. Thick, I believe.” Fuck, he was right. I needed to get it together.
“Damn straight. Wisdom. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed yet, but I am an interesting bird. I’m dramatic. I don’t take shit from people, and I am a blunt girl. So this wholeyou’re not ready yetthing isn’t going to work for me. You have something to say, you say it. I don’t have to like it, but I want the same thing from you. Give it to me straight. Ain’t nobody got time to worry about what’s going on in your head.” That spiel was shorter than what I was thinking in my head. No dramatic flair. He really did deflate me!
“One hour.” Huh?
“One hour what?” I was confused.
“I figured it would only take you one hour to come at me about that.” He pointed to the clock that was on the house by the door behind him.
“You knew I would say something?” What was happening here? This was not going how I imagined. My arms crossed over my chest.
“I knew the moment we met that you were going to be a handful. I wouldn’t expect anything less.” Well, damn. That statement, in its own way, was kind of sweet.
“You’re okay with that? My brand of crazy?” I could occasionally be a little much for some people. I had to keep my freak flag folded up during some interactions with people. Rayne got it. That’s why she was my best friend. But the other men I’ve dated tried to rein me in. Impossible.
“It definitely keeps things interesting.” He stood and wrapped his arms around me again. This time I didn’t put up a fight.
“I was trying to be nice and not rush you. But I want to be straight with you, so you’ll continue to be straight with me.” I looked into his eyes as he spoke. This moment was going to be something. I just knew it.
“I knew you were more than a quick fuck. When the alpha in me saw the alpha in you, he saw his mate. The second half of his soul. His equal. Seeing you in my bed, in my home, around my animals, I’m not just fighting to keep your body. I’m fighting to win your heart. To prove that I am the man you need. Your forever.”
BOOM.HEADSHOT. There it was. There it fucking was.
