I levelled a stern glance at him. "Didn't you sign up for my services?"
"Well... yeah, but—"
"No buts. When we're on Roshan time, we're on Roshan's wallet. Got it?"
Chris looked like he wanted to argue but he gave up and sighed. "Fine. Just don't go overboard, okay?" He ruffled Zoey's hair. "Don't let this little princess boss you into buying the whole store."
"I won't," Zoey said innocently.
"Good." He turned to me and smiled. "See you in a couple days?"
I held out my hand to shake. "See you then."
After we said our goodbyes, I left with my palm tingling.
Dammit. I was really head-over-heels for Chris. The fates, as usual, made an excellent match. We were perfect for each other.
But how could I ever admit he was my fated mate when he was a human who probably didn't even think they existed?
5
Roshan
It wasmy first day as a manny, and not to toot my own horn, but I was killing it.
After paying the driver, me and Zoey hopped out of the luxury SUV I'd ordered and headed into the mall. Zoey's eyes turned into stars when she saw how many stores were inside.
"Whoa. There's like..." She tried to count them on her fingers, then gave up. "A bazillion!"
"A bazillion and one," I said with a grin. "Today's all up to you, Zo. Where do you want to go first?"
She surveyed her options. "Hmm... There!" She pointed at a fancy clothing store across the aisle. Beautiful dresses lined the front windows.
"Good choice. Let's go and see," I said.
Zoey didn't move. When I looked at her, she was holding out her hand expectantly. My heart melted when I realized she wanted to hold it.
"Safety first," she said.
"Of course. I'm silly for forgetting." I took her hand and bowed. "Now, shall we depart?"
"Yeah!"
We strolled into the designer store hand-in-hand. Zoey stared wide-eyed at all the sequins and lace.
"So pretty," she murmured.
I winked. "I still thinkyourdress is the prettiest."
She giggled and twirled, showing off her pink sparkles. It reminded me of the sprinkles on the pink cupcakes we'd all made the other day. I needed to ask Chris if we could make those again because I couldn't stop thinking about them. I swear, my fated mate's hands were blessed to create baked goods.
Zoey gasped loudly. "Roshan!"
"What is it, Zoey?" I asked, startled at her sudden outburst.
"You need a dress, too!"
My heart melted. Again.
