Page 90 of Warrior Unraveled

“So you’re blaming me now?”

“Yep. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.”

Amidst Virginia’s soft laughter, Wes drove into the garage, lowered the gate behind them, and switched off the engine. Before the gate had even fully closed, his mouth was already on Virginia’s lips, silencing her. She molded to him immediately, and he loved the feel of it. Reluctantly, he released her.

“Let’s go upstairs, before I forget all my manners.”

He exited the car and then helped Virginia out of it. Then he led her up a flight of stairs and pushed the door to the foyer open. To his surprise the light in the hallway was burning. Had he left it on two weeks earlier?

“Wesley! Oh my God, you’re finally here!” Katie came running from the living room and threw herself into his arms, nearly knocking him off his feet.

“Hey, little sis!” He hugged her tightly and kissed her on the cheek. “See, I told you I’d come back in one piece.”

Katie rolled her eyes. “You promise a lot of things. I was worried.”

Luther appeared in the arch that led into the living room. “Worried is an understatement.”

“Hey, Luther, good to see you.” Wes released Katie and reached for Virginia’s hand. “Katie, Luther, this is Virginia.” And then, just because he wanted to, he added, “My girlfriend.”

Luther and Katie exchanged a knowing look. Apparently that explanation wasn’t needed. Somebody had already told them. Nothing remained a secret for long at Scanguards, just like in any family.

Katie stretched her hand out to Virginia, who shook it. “Blake already filled us in. I’m really happy to meet you.”

“Thank you, Katie, that’s very kind,” Virginia replied.

“Pleasure,” Luther said and reached for Virginia’s hand.

There was the tiniest of hesitations, before she shook it. “Nice to meet you, too, Luther.”

“So you’re a Stealth Guardian,” Luther said. “Invisible and all, huh?”

Virginia nodded. “You missed the demonstration I gave at Scanguards’ offices.”

“I’m afraid so, but there were a few washed out roads in the foothills. We’ve had a lot of rain recently. Traffic was murder,” Luther explained.

“I’m glad you all made it. Wesley has told me lots about his family.”

Luther cast a sideways look at Wesley. “I’m sure he has.”

Wes tilted his head a little. “Just the bad stuff, you know.”

“Figures,” his brother-in-law grunted.

“Now, now, you two,” Katie said in a soft tone. “Let’s not give Virginia the wrong impression.” She gave Virginia a sweet smile. “Not hearing from Wes for so long really put us on edge.”

“Well, now I’m back,” Wes said. “And everything turned out fine as you can see.”

Luther smirked. “Looks like it.”

Wesley suddenly yawned in an exaggerated manner. “Virginia and I have had a long day and need to rest.”

Luther put his arm around Katie and dipped his head to her. “I think we’re being asked to leave.”

Katie sighed. “So much for rushing back from Grass Valley to see my brother.”

Wesley rolled his eyes. “We’ll have plenty of time to catch up in the next few days. I promise you. I’m not planning on going anywhere soon.” Then he motioned to Luther. “Besides, it’s your husband who can’t wait to leave so he can have you to himself.”

Luther growled.