Obviously it was too late! He was going to skip over me like an asshole and cut me from the top twenty without even giving me a chance.
What a hot and cold asshole. One second he’s all possessive and the next he isn’t into me.
I was so mad, I barely registered the knock at the door.
“Room’s taken!” I growled.
They knocked again.
Ugh.Taking off my apron, I crossed the room and pulled the blackout curtains closed before opening the door.
My tongue went dry when I saw Sawyer holding a dozen red roses and wearing a black suit and tie.
“Hey,” I said stupidly.
His eyes roamed my body, starting at my Doc Martens, up my fishnets and then resting on my shirt, where he grinned.
“I hope that’s not a message for me?”
Fuck. Why did I wear this?
I crossed my arms. “Saving the best for last again?” There was more hurt in my voice than I intended and I regretted it, because his playful demeanor changed. Eugene and two other guards I didn’t know were at the far end of the hallway waiting for him.
He shook his head, looking at the flowers before handing them to me. “This time it’s different.”
This time it’s different?What the hell did that mean?
I took the flowers as an awkward silence descended upon us.
“Demi?” Sawyer’s voice was rough, his eyes hooded.
“Yeah?”
“Would you do me the honor of being my date for dinner tonight?”
He was so serious, and also so charming. Dammit. “Extra carbs, extra gluten?” I raised one eyebrow.
He grinned, and fuck me he had a dimple in his cheek that I didn’t realize was there before. “Extra whatever you want.” His voice was deep and I’m pretty sure my cheeks went bright red.
I really wanted to whore out in this moment and say, “Whatever I want?”in a sultry voice, but I decided playing hard to get was better.
I looked at my bare wrist, which didn’t have a watch on it. “I dunno, I mean it’s getting late and you’re all dressed up. I’m not sure I have time to get ready.”
His eyes flashed yellow for the slightest second as his wolf came to the surface. “I think you look amazing.”
Dammit, he was so sweet.
“Alright, well, I guess I could run home and change. Where are we going?”
He grinned. “Eugene will bring you. Just be ready by six?”
I nodded and he lingered for a second, looking down at the flowers in my hands. “Are you happy here, Demi? I know it’s probably a lot different from Delphi … but my intention was to bring you here for a better life. You’re happy, right?” He frowned and I found myself mystified by his genuine goodness.
Hah! Yes, this place was different from the reject magic school. He had no idea. Banishing a wolf was the cruelest thing you could do. Being the only wolf at Delphi had plagued me from kindergarten.
“I miss my parents and my best friend Raven … but other than that … I’m happy.” I gave him a small smile.
He nodded, seeming relieved. “Good. I’ll see you tonight.” When he turned to walk away, I found myself wondering if Sawyer was happy. No one probably asked him that. I decided to do just that tonight on our date.
