“We don’t know much,” Rylee says.
“What we do know will take a strong woman to stay by their side.” Sally tilts her head. “Are you that woman?”
“I think I’d like to be,” I say softly. “I understand having pain in your past.”
“We won’t tell you what we know,” Sally says.
“I get it.” I nod. “They need to trust me.”
“It'll work out,” she continues, touching my arm lightly.
“What? Can you tell the future?” I laugh, but no one else does. “No shit?”
“No shit.” She grins.
“Rabbits have skills,” Serenity says.
“Damn right.” Sally slides her hand away. “I'll say this…” She leans over the table. “Trust the process. They'll never hurt you on purpose. Once they catch your scent, you become their priority, and they'll try to make you happy. They have demons, as we all do. A mating never goes smoothly, so expect bumps in the road. If you hang on, you’ll enjoy the ride, and in the end have a great love story, and four men who will die for you.”
“Shit,” I breathe.
“She’s good at the speeches,” Daisy says.
“Excellent,” Steph mutters.
“I guess.”
“You’re lucky.” Sally isn’t done. “You walked into a family. We aren’t your average women. Yes, we have gifts that make us stronger, but our real strength is the bond of women. We don’t talk badly behind your back or think of you as a threat. At any time, you can call us. If you need to talk, we're here for you. We cheer you on and will bring you coffee whenever you need it. Need a flashy outfit? We got you. Pissed at your men, we'll sympathize and make you smile. Don’t hesitate to reach out.”
I almost want to cry.
“Sally was there for me,” Rylee whispers. “We are family. You are our family.”
“Thank you.” I swallow hard. “I’ve never had that. Rylee is my closest friend, even though we just met face-to-face. She's been there for me through some tough times. It'll take some time to realize this is my life now.”
“It is.” Rylee squeezes my hand.
Our table is rocked as two men crash into it. One of the men hits my side. Thankfully, Rylee has quick reflexes and yanks me toward her before I fall. Daisy growls and shoves the table into them as everyone moves away.
“Bitch, what the fuck?” the other man yells.
“What did you call me?” Daisy asks, her eyes narrowed.
“Damn,” the man beside me hums, looking at my chest. “Where’d you come from, sweets?” He takes a step toward me.
“I wouldn’t,” Sally says, grinning.
“It must be fate, running into you,” he says, ignoring Sally.
“Uh-oh.” Steph looks across the room.
“Let’s go, Dan. They aren’t worth our time.” His friend continues to glare at Daisy.
“Try it,” Daisy says, lifting her chin.
“Ladies, this isn’t going to end well,” Marie says.
“Not for them,” Serenity mumbles.
