Jay might be well practiced at pushing his fangs back, but I don’t know how to do the same.
Shayne walks out of the bedroom as Jay turns to check on their Omega.
“Sorry, that was Falcon calling the room. He could use my help for a bit.”
“The phone was ringing?” I ask, raising an eyebrow at him.
I didn’t hear it, but I guess I was more than a little bit distracted.
Shayne nods, and moves toward me, stopping in front of me before he starts to explain.
“It only rang once. I was right next to the phone, so I picked it up on reflex.” He shrugs. “Both of our cell phones are out of battery. I guess Falcon felt it was the only way to reach us without actually coming up here.”
“And he needs your help?” I ask, wondering why.
Lana let Shayne drop his training to spend time with me.
Couldn’t she let Falcon do the same?
It seems kind of weird.
Almost like she still doesn’t like him.
I really hope that’s not true.
Shayne runs a hand through his dark hair. “It sounds like Owen doesn’t want to take more security staff away from their stations, but they could use an extra pair of hands to get the trench finished for the new fence. It’ll be finished sooner if I go help.”
“We could all go,” Jay suggests, turning from Harper to face me.
Shayne turns. “You should stay here with Harper and Robin. It’s not secure outside until that second fence is installed. The academy wouldn’t take that chance, and we won’t either.”
Damn. It would have been nice to have a walk around outside.
Jay frowns. “It would be finished even faster if you had more help.”
“Not if Harper and Robin were outside, where it’s not as secure right now.”
They stare at each other for a few seconds, before Jay lets out a huff.
“Fine,” he says. “We’ll stay here.”
Oh, he really isn’t happy about that.
I feel a little nervous now.
Shayne reaches for my hand.
I let him take it in his, and he gives me a wry smile as he leans in.
“He’s not half as scary as he looks.”
The mock whisper is definitely loud enough for Jay to hear.
I glance over and see him shaking his head before he turns back to speak to Harper.
Looking back at Shayne, I know this would be one of those times I should speak up if I’m not cool with what’s happening.
If I asked him to stay, he would.
