“Why don’t we try a few online sessions and see where it goes from there. I absolutely want to help you if I can.” He stood.
“Thank you, Milo, for taking a chance on me.” I grabbed my things.
“I’ll be in touch,” he promised as we walked to the door of our private dining room.
“Thanks again.” I looked at Wes, who was right there.
“Ready to go home? I know you ate, but Brennan’s cooking you dinner.” Wes grinned.
Awww. We got in his truck and drove off.
“How did it go? I talked to his alphas a bunch. They’re really nice,” Wes said.
“We’re going to give it a try. I really hope it works out.” I noticed I’d missed a call from the professor. Oh. I called him back.
“Grace, hi,” he said softly.
“Hi, Nate. Sorry, I was in a meeting.” Was this where he told me that Tru wasn’t coming? If he tried to keep Mercy from camp, Riley would riot.
“It’s okay. I apologize for not calling you sooner. It’s been a lot,” he admitted.
“I’m sorry someone did that to you because they were looking for me.” I stared out the window as we drove back to the house. Guilt ate at me.
“It’s not your fault. There's just a lot going on with it being summer, and the trials, and everything. And well, Adriana has officially lost her position with the university. Mine is okay, thank goodness. We were a little worried. Still, everything is hectic,” he explained.
“Okay, I… I’d understand if you didn’t want to talk to me–or if your alphas didn’t want your family to have contact with me.” I squeezed my eyes shut. I still had so many complex feelings about the professor.
“What, no. Grace, none of this is you. It’s mostly just me being overwhelmed and disorganized. Tru’s trip is absolutely happening. Between you and me, I’m a little afraid of what might happen if we cancel.” He chuckled.
Yes, she would find some way to just come here anyway.
“I’ll take good care of her. We have such fun things planned.” Relief that it was still on coated me. I knew how much it meant to Tru and didn’t want to disappoint her.
“They all had such fun at your party,” he added. “Though the boys seem convinced that Compass BioTek works with secret government agencies.”
“Would that surprise you if we did?” I shook my head.
“No. Hey, I have to go, but I just wanted to assure you that it’s still on. Good night, Grace,” he said.
“Thank you. And good night, Professor.” I ended the call.
Wes smiled. “Still on?”
“Yep.” I did a little dance in my seat. “Now, I wonder what Brennan is making for dinner?”
Chapter Sixty-Nine
Brennan
Carefully, I piped the mashed potatoes into the empty potato skins like the video showed me. The star tip made beautiful swirls. Afterward, I brushed the tops with butter and sprinkled them with cheese and chives.
“Perfect.” I put them in the oven. The steaks, having been seared, were now cooking in cast iron skillets and almost done.
Taking the softened butter, I blended it with herbs. Jett sauteed the asparagus and mushrooms.
Riley came into the kitchen. “That smells delicious. Feed me, fuckers.”
“Can you set the table with silverware, drinks, and napkins? I’ll be plating tonight’s dinner.” I’d already gotten out the good dishware.
