I laugh and clink his glass. The Scotch is strong but delicious.
Caleb sits back in his chair and flicks through the camera footage.
“None of the cameras have picked up on movement at all. This one was triggered by a Coyote but other than that, there's nothing.”
We go over the footage for another hour but whatever it was slipped by totally unseen. Which is incredible really considering how many cameras Caleb has around this place.
I slump back in my chair taking a sip of my drink as I look around the place. That's when I notice Alistair's phone over on the dining table.
“Any luck with the phone?”
“None. I've run it through all the software I have but it's locked up.” He sighs.
“Seems today is full of dead ends.” I mumble.
“I wouldn't say that. You and Luke are going well. No dead ends in sight there” He says with a side glance.
Damn I forgot I stink of Lukas and Sex. No privacy in this place whatsoever.
“Thatis my cue to go take a shower.” I stand and down the rest of my glass. “Thanks for the drink. It's really good Scotch.”
He spins in his chair and picks up the bottle. Flicking his long brown, almost black fringe from his face.
“Take the rest if you want. As a thank you. I know I wasn't the most welcoming since you came here but I'm thankful for everything you've done for the pack. Lukas is my best friend and I think you'll be really good for him.” He says sincerely.
I smile and take the bottle.
“Thanks.” I smile at his kindness.
This is the most we've spoken and it's been nice getting to know him a bit more. He definitely strikes me as a nerdy introvert with a lot of shields around himself. He pays attention to every small detail and misses nothing.
I head into the house and straight for the shower. When I get out Izzy is sat on my bed.
“Wash all you want you still stink of Lukas so come on spill!” She's practically bouncing on my bed.
“There's not much to spill! We had a lovely night away.” I say as I shrug on a vest top and yoga pants. “And what do you mean I still stink?”
“His scent is imprinted on you. It'll ware off eventually but I doubt you guys will let it.” She winks.
“No privacy!” I sigh exasperatedly as I flop on the bed next to her.
“Soooo.....” She bumps me with her elbow and I smile.
“It was amazing.”
“Aha I knew it!”
“But it's nothing serious! I don't want the pack to start thinking we're some sort of mated couple. It's... casual.”
She stares at me blankly and I feel the need to elaborate.
“I've got enough going on with my whole life being turned upside down and I'm 18! Apparently I'm gonna live for millenniums so maybe I don't wanna settle down right now.”
“Uh-huh...” She gets up from the bed looking solemn.
“Izzy what is it?” Out of everyone in the pack I thought she would understand.
“Is your life still upside down? We're all settled back home and things are finally back to how they should be.”
