Until then, I can’t let this go and get back to what really matters.
I break the kiss that wants to turn into something more.
There’ll be time to make up for my neglectful behaviour later, and I fully intend to make things right with each of my mates.
Shayne sighs softly, pressing his lips together as he gazes back at me.
“I’m guessing it’s time to go?”
He sounds as disappointed as he looks.
“The sooner we get out there, the sooner we can be back home in bed with our mates.”
His bright blue eyes sparkle as his lips stretch into a smile. “Then we should get the hell out of here before one more minute passes.”
He moves out of the room, and I don’t hesitate to follow.
Something big might be about to happen tonight, and I don’t know what that means, but I know it’s not going to stop me from coming back home to my mates.
Whatever happens, it won’t change that I have a pack.
Nothing can change that.
Chapter Twenty-Four
Robin
I’m not sure what I was expecting when I was told a fellow kitchen worker would come to fetch me and show me the ropes for tonight’s social event, but the petite blonde teenager with the endless confidence and ability to talk in run-on sentences without ever needing to stop and take a breath, definitely wasn’t it.
Katie showed up wearing a black shirt and black pants combo similar to the clothes I opted to wear, with her golden hair pulled back into an elaborate up-do, featuring a silver Alice band and some sparkly hairclips.
She quickly introduced herself and told me she came early to help me get started.
From that point on, I’ve been dashing around after her, just barely managing to keep up with her quick feet and even faster commentary on anything and everything.
I got a breather for a few seconds once we got into the kitchen, and she knelt down to fix one of her shoe buckles, but there’sbarely been a second to ask a question, let alone request that she slow down a little.
“These shoes!” she complains as she straightens back up.
“They’re pretty,” I compliment.
She grins at me. “Thanks! They also make my short legs look longer, but the buckles are a major pain in the butt. I so need to get a new pair at the end of the month.”
“The end of the month?” I ask, not sure what she means.
“Pay day. The waiting drives me crazy. I always try to be good, but, somehow, I’m always broke like halfway through the month. Definitely helps that I don’t have rent to pay.”
“Ah.”
I guess I didn’t ask what the pay was.
It must be low if it’s hard to make it last.
Considering I’m covered for food and a place to stay I’m not going to worry about it.
“Okay, so, where were we?” Katie asks, tapping her foot lightly on the tiled kitchen floor.
“Um, honestly, I’m not sure,” I admit, making her face fall.
