“Yes. I made so many of the paths that people use every day and cut so many more that no one knows about. Even your shoulders could probably make it through.”
He chuckled as they approached Borwyn. “Any questions for me?”
“Why finance?”
“Money is easy. Predicting markets is easy, and it put me in a class with a lot of social functions where I could possibly find my mate. You weren’t where I thought you would be.”
“Under your nose?”
He smiled. “Precisely. I had an image of meeting you across a crowded space, and then you bumped into me at the office, and my beast told me that was way better.”
“Why?”
“Because I knew who you were, and through HR, I could learn everything about you. Andros in HR is also one of us, and he was keen to help.”
She snorted. “His ears always looked a little pointy.”
He laughed, and they were standing next to Borwyn. She extended her hand. “Hello. I am Moira Barnes.”
“Borwyn Breckal. I own a garage and like to work with my hands.” He took her hand carefully and just held it for a moment.
“Pleased to meet you?”
He smiled. “We will wait until it isn’t a question.” He bowed and kissed her cheek. “You feel so very right.” It was a soft whisper against her skin.
Moira swallowed, and Nelwyn chuckled. “We have time. Now let’s get you registered for the race.”
“She’s entering the race?” Borwyn asked.
“Look up Mimi Barnes for island runner,”
Borwyn lifted his phone and blinked. “Oh, yeah. Let’s get her registered.”
She knew he was seeing her all brown and muscled with her medals around her neck.
She snorted and walked with Nelwyn to get herself on the roster to basically sprint through the woods and up trees on all fours if needed. She had no idea how her new body would react to it. She could only try.
She filled out her information and scanned her chip for the entry fee. Ohno was manning the registration desk and stared. “Mimi?”
“Yeah. The city changes you. How are Dorian and Amby?”
“Great. Holy... can I touch your ear?”
“No. Don’t be weird.” She grimaced.
Ohno grinned and then said, “Okay, Wednesday morning at six, all competitors are going to be given the instructions here in the square. There are one hundred spots with eighty taken. Four heats of participants will be released based on registration number.”
Nelwyn chuckled. “Isn’t that just something. Either you are with us, or you are with us. We are numbers seventy-eight and seventy-nine.”
“How are you at climbing trees?”
He chuckled. “You will find out.”
“Uh-huh. I am not sure how I will manage. I am really out of practice.”
Borwyn chuckled. “We’ve got you. Don’t worry.”
“Excuse me.”
