Page 5 of Trusting Her Bear
“Right,” she snorts. “I am so excited to see your beautiful face. How many snacks did you eat on the way?”
I glance at all the wrappers over the passenger seat and floor. “Plenty,” I say with a laugh.
“I planned to feed you, just the two of us.”
She knows me best. “I will somehow find the room.” Eight more miles.
“I can’t wait for you to see the building. The upstairs is ready for you to move in, and the bakery is progressing. I have been a little preoccupied with three sexy lions, learning my new body, and being in heat.”
I grin. “That’s very understandable. I bet you are complaining a lot, too,” I say dryly.
“All the time,” she responds. “Why me? Why do I have to be subjected to three hot lion shifters in my bed?” She sighs, and I hear a laugh in the background.
“Such a challenge,” I say with mock sadness.
“I can’t wait until you find your mate. I won’t be the only one having to put up with it.”
“Mate?” I sputter. “I don’t think that's going to happen.”
“Why not? You don’t want a mate? I remember we talked about it many times over the years. You couldn’t wait to find him.”
“That was then.” Five more miles.
“Are you serious?”
“I wouldn’t be opposed to having a mate.” I have thought about it a lot over the years, but recently, I can only think about is getting better.
“It’s the best,” she stresses, and my snort echoes.
“Says the human, turned shifter at the beginning of the honeymoon stage.”
“I want you to be happy.”
“I know you do. Thank you. You have done so much to help.” My hands relax on the wheel. “How about I leave it up to the universe? If it is meant to be, I will allow it.” Four more miles.
“You’ll allow it,” she laughs.
“Where are your other mates?” I ask.
“They are finishing up a job. If you are comfortable with it, they will come by later.”
“Of course. I have to meet them and make sure they pass inspection,” I inform her.
“Right,” she snorts. “And if they don’t?”
“I will watch them constantly,” I start. “Just to make sure they treat you right.”
“Don’t look at them too long. My emotions are all over the place, jealousy being one of those emotions.”
I smile. “Are you adjusting well though?” Three more miles. My palms start to sweat.
“As well as I can. I finally have stopped running into things.”
I blink. “You’ve been running into things?”
“I couldn’t get used to my speed. I didn’t know I would move so freaking fast. It’s good that I heal quickly now, or else I would have bruises all over my legs.”
“Really?” I laugh, and the tension eases.