A slightly terrifying thought occurred to me. “Can you get into my mind too?”
“Not unless you join my pack by mating with me.” He stood. “Let me see what I can do about the extra hands.”
“And the raises.”
“Got it.” He strode toward the door. “Remember, you’re keeping your hands to yourself from now on.”
“I won’t forget again.”
“Enjoy your subpar vanilla.”
“So now it’s not poison?” I drawled.
He flashed me a grin over his shoulder. “It is. I’m just counting on you deciding to taste the real deal again sooner rather than later. My neck and mouth are always open for service.”
“Noted.”
He chuckled, closing my office door behind him and disappearing down the short hallway. I walked over to my glass wall and watched him walk away.
He stopped at Harper’s desk.
My stomach tightened.
I forced myself to stay calm despite the hit of something I could only call jealousy.
Going back to my desk, I opened my message system, and waited for Maverick to return to his office before texting my best friend.
Me
What did he want?
Harper
I have somehow become his errand girl
Me
Doing what?
Harper
He made me write a card for Carter that said, and I quote, “The Alpha apologizes for almost killing you. Don’t touch his mate again. Love, Harper.”
I couldn’t help but snort.
Me
Wow, that’s terrible
Harper
He also had me call a department store and order a scarf and turtleneck to be delivered in the next hour
I assume you told him to apologize
Me
Yeah
