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As Stefan, Simon, and Cade got into the SUV, Cade looked at each of them and asked, “Would anyone like to check on our beautiful mates before we head back to my house to assemble these?”
Needless to say, the drive of a shifter’s wolf to ensure his mate’s safety and well-being was pushing all of them hard.
“We’d better make it a quick stop or the women will accuse us of spying on them,” Simon pointed out.
“You know - those pedicures are awesome. I wouldn’t mind getting one while we’re there, and it only takes ten or fifteen minutes,” Stefan hinted.
“No way!” Thomas laughed. “You actually like girly toe shit?”
“Don’t knock it until you try it. Besides, the brownie points I earn with my mate are so worth it.” Stefan waggled his eyebrows.
“Well, I don’t have a mate to spy on,” Thomas pointed out. “So, while you guys get your feminine side on, I’d like to check out a security system for Cade’s house.”
“A security system?” Cade frowned. “What for?”
“I’ve done some research on the video baby monitors that are available and found they are very easy to hack. The last thing I want is an enemy of the crown hacking my little sister’s monitor and spying on her. I figure a high-tech, closed circuit system of cameras and monitors would supply the same ability to check on her but also keep her safe from abduction. The next generation’s queen will be a prime target for whoever has been after the family, and we can’t take needless chances with her safety.”
Cade thought about it for a moment. “Yeah, good idea. You can drop us off at the spa and head to the electronic store on the other side of town. Will you be able to make it back in about twenty minutes to pick us up?”
“Yeah. I can purchase what I need and be back here in that amount of time, no problem.”
A doorbell chimed softly when Cade opened the door and led Stefan and Simon into the spa. The two stylists chatting behind the counter went silent, mouths gaping, eyes wide. Apparently three gorgeous men walking through their door was unusual.
The men gathered at the counter, and when the women continued to stare, Cade raised an eyebrow and asked, “Are we able to get pedicures without an appointment?”
The brunette seemed to register that he had spoken, but just barely. She cleared her throat and asked, “How may I help you, gentlemen?”
Simon chuckled, and Stefan snorted as Cade answered the befuddled woman. “As I asked before, are we able to get pedicures without an appointment?”
“Oh, yes,” the woman said as she turned beet red and tapped keys on the keyboard as fast as she could. “I’m sure we can squeeze you in.”
The ladies were getting their nails done when the men walked by headed to the pedicure station.
“What the heck are you doing here?” Rose asked Simon.
“We were in town and Stefan mentioned how much he liked the pedicure he got with El a few days go. Believe it or not, he talked us into getting one.” Simon shrugged innocently, purposely avoiding the subject of why they were in town in the first place.
“No, way!” Anna exclaimed as she stared at Cade.
He bowed slightly. “Way. Stefan insisted we try it.”
“Right,” she scowled. “You just want to make sure we behave around the masseurs.”
“Huh.” Never in her life had Emma expected to see her macho boys in a beauty salon.
“What masseurs?” Simon and Stefan growled in stereo.
“The pedicure station is this way, if you will follow me,” the brunette interrupted before Simon and Stefan got an answer. Both men glared at Cade as they followed the annoying woman. They acted like it was his fault their mates were around other men unchaperoned.
“Hey, I didn’t plan their spa trip. Simon’s mate did, so don’t blame me.”
That earned Simon a snarl from Stefan.
Five minutes later, all ill will was forgotten, and Stefan was moaning in ecstasy. “Oh, wow. This is amazing, isn’t it, guys?”
“I never would have dreamt a foot massage could feel so good. Now I understand why Anna wants them all the time,” Cade agreed with his head lulled back.
