Page 61 of Free for Adventure

Exoval held her. “Which is how he knows all the names of all the new betas and who their mates are and who is already pregnant. Exeter knows everything.”

The butterfly storm ceased.

Ohno smiled. “Illu is willing to fill in another dance lesson.”

“So, we are going?”

“Get your camera, and we will go.”

Exoval kissed her quickly, took her hand, and walked her back to the garden. She gathered her camera and picked up the case. Dorian took it from her and nodded to Exoval and Exeter. “It has been interesting seeing you again. I wish you luck in your own search.”

Exeter held up his hands. “I am not searching.”

Dorian snorted. “Neither was I, but I knew it when I saw it.”

Exoval smiled. “This is fascinating, but I have to choose an outfit for the meeting.”

Ohno smiled. “I will see if any of the orcas are out of their mate and if we can get some graphics out of Orc. He will definitely be in a good mood.”

She was kissed by Exoval one more time before they headed down the hill and to the small dock where what she had to guess was Ohno’s boat was rocking with the soft waves.

Ohno smiled. “Let’s get you off to dance class. Did you have fun with Exoval?”

She felt herself go scarlet.

Dorian hopped back into the boat, settled next to her, and stroked her back. “So, you have found us all.”

She wrinkled her nose. “I guess.”

He kissed her temple, and when she looked up at him, her lips were the recipient of his attention. “But did you have fun with Exoval?”

She swallowed. “Yes. Definitely.”

“You taste like omega, like two, actually. This will be interesting.”

Ohno laughed as they headed back to the village. As they approached the large island, Ohno pointed at a white beach with a house built higher on the hill, set back from the edge, but flicks were visible through the trees.

Ohno called over his shoulder. “That’s the new house.”

She nodded and watched their drive home. She had one thought and smiled and talked to Ford via text.

She asked Ford if he knew that Thera was there.

Why are you asking me now? I thought she blew her cover and talked to you. I asked her to stay out of the way.

Amby frowned. What? No. I haven’t seen her yet.

What do you mean? I have heard from a few sources that she was there.

I haven’t seen her. She’s kept out of my way.

Oh. Shit. I fired her.

What? Why?

She has trouble following directions, and I thought she blew it the moment she was out of sight. I ordered her to send her camera back, and I blocked her.

That isn’t like you.