“Hell yes.”He let out a wolf whistle, then sat up and helped her open the packages and lay the clothes, shoes, and undergarments on the bed.
“I thought I said you didn’t need to get panties?”he asked, touching a pair of lace bikinis.
“I can’t go commando all the time.”
“Aw.”He made a pouting face and she laughed, tossing a pair of socks at him.
After all the packages were open, they cut the tags and got them into the laundry basket to be washed.
“We’ll really go shopping once things settle down here and we’re able to spare someone to come with us for an escort for safety’s sake,” he said as he carried the basket to the laundry room.
“When do you think that might be?”
“I don’t know, a few days, maybe a week.Why?”
“I’d like to visit Sunny sometime.”
“Oh yeah, we could totally do that too.Once it’s safe, though.”
“Of course.”She looked at the laundry basket and then at Avi.“I think I want to call Sunny.”
“I’ll start your laundry, and then I need to help Crew out in the fields.”
“I’ll come find you,” she said.
“Hey, how about a date tonight?”
“Sure.What did you have in mind?”
“Something super romantic, I promise.”
“You’re the best at that.”
She gave him a kiss and walked out of the laundry room and out onto the back porch, dialing her best friend’s number.
When Sunny answered on the third ring, Fallon made sure to check in with her first and see how things were going at the park.
“You’re safe, right?You haven’t heard from that jaguar asshat?”
“Nope, not a peep since the flowers.The important thing is, are you safe?And how are things going with your honey?”Sunny asked.
Fallon smiled as warmth spread through her.“Things are great here.And safe.I’m glad you’re safe too.What’s the burger of the day?”
Sunny and her mate Seneca ran the burger stall at the safari park.
“Hawaiian style with grilled pineapple on a sweet roll, and a really awesome sauce.”
“Sounds yummy.”
They talked for a long while, about the farm and the park, their mates and starting families.And finally, the conversation turned to her mom.
“I haven’t heard from her,” Sunny said.“But she’s a strong lady and I know she’s okay.She’ll get free when she can.You can bet she’s biding her time and being careful, and not leaving until she knows she can get away without being followed.”
“That’s a good point.”
“She’s tough and sneaky.”
Fallon chuckled.“She sure is.”
