“It was nothing like this.” Jin focused on her hands in front of her. “But that’s the past. Maybe I can have this in the future?” She sighed and turned to look at Chasen. “Do you think I can?”
Chasen met with her green eyes. “I guess time will tell. I don’t like secrets, and you are riddled with them. Right now, you are an unknown, and I’m going to protect Hunter. I’m going to protect this pack. Do you want to clear the air with me?”
“Why do you have to know my past to know who I am now? Does it matter?”
“It does if it bothers you.” Chasen watched her tense up. Her tiny fists squeezed together.
“I don’t want to talk about my past. I’m sorry.”
“Where are your parents?” Chasen ignored her and continued to pry.
“They’re dead.” She met his gaze blankly.
Chasen nodded his head. “When did this happen?”
“When I was a child.”
“I lost my parents, too. My biological ones. I was adopted by Lita and Asher. They are my parents. They raised me since I was a toddler, me and my twin brother. What about you? Whoraised you?” Chasen watched as she began to tremble. She bit her bottom lip and she looked like she was about to cry.
“Raised me …” she said in an almost bitter voice. “I survived. I wasn’t raised.” She closed her eyes and wiped the dampness that was forming away.
“Chasen, you need the shower next?” Hunter walked to the edge of the doorway.
Chasen sighed and then looked at Jin. He would have to leave her alone with Hunter in order to shower. Though he was feeling more and more relaxed around her. Now he was just curious about what she was hiding. What had her life been like before?
Jin knew exactly what he was thinking, and she giggled. “You want me to come into the bathroom with you so you can shower? You can’t possibly leave this evil demon alone with Hunter.”
Hunter snickered. “Go get your shower, Chasen.”
Chasen walked out from the shower and looked over to see Jin and Hunter laughing on the couch.
“And get this. Then he tried to destroy the whole rosebush with his bare hands. He got all cut up and caught in the thorns. Mom had to come and free him.” Hunter laughed loudly as Jin giggled.
“Not that story again.” Chasen sighed in annoyance.
“And then he just looked up at mom because he was stuck.”
“Aww, I bet that was adorable. Those big brown eyes peering up, looking for help.” Jin smiled.
“Do you think he’s adorable now?” Hunter teased and Jin giggled.
“His eyes are.” Jin shrugged. She loved chocolate and had associated his deep brown eyes with it.
“He’s a fun guy, once he loosens up. You’ll see.” Hunter smiled back at Chasen, who rolled his eyes.
“So how are the sleeping arrangements going to work?” Chasen grumbled, less than amused at being the topic of conversation.
“We can give Jin the bed—” Hunter started.
“No no no. I don’t need the bed. The floor is fine with me,” Jin answered quickly.
Hunter laughed. “I’m not about to have you sleeping on the floor.”
“Honestly, I don’t mind. The carpet is so soft in here anyway. It wouldn’t bother me in the slightest. I’m not taking the bed.”
“You’re not sleeping on the floor, Jin.” Hunter shook his head no. There was no way he could sleep if she was sleeping on the floor.
“Fine. Then I can sleep here on the couch. The bed looks big enough that you both can share it.” Jin glanced between Hunter and Chasen. This honestly made the most sense. Though she really didn’t mind sleeping on the floor. This soft plush carpet was an upgrade compared to what she was used to.
