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ChapterNine
Logan
As we walked to the door of Cindy’s house, I was in a place between wolf and man. There was something about this land that brought my animal close to the surface. Maybe because I was surrounded by shifters?
I didn’t miss the neighbors peering out their windows and coming to the edge of the property to see what The Mating Game crew was up to.
A woman I’d never seen before opened the door.
“Wendy! Looking gorgeous as ever.” Bibi kissed both of her cheeks.
“I came here straight from yoga class.” She shook her head, but the compliment warmed her cheeks and made her smile. She turned to me and offered me her hand. “I might as well get the fangirling out of the way now. I love The Wolf’s Moon and pretty much everything you’ve ever done. I’ll also tell you that Cindy’s put up with a lot of shit the last few years, and this pack really needs you to do better than Pedro.”
“Wendy will be our contestant in the next episode.” Bibi grinned. “I can’t wait to find the shifter who’s ready for you.”
Wendy shielded her face with her hand like she was telling me a secret. “That’s code for she can’t find anyone for me.” But she’d said it loud enough to make everyone laugh. Two little boys appeared on either side of her. They were definitely twins. “Cindy’s getting ready, so Auntie Wendy told the kids that mommy’s new friend is here. They’re excited.”
“Let’s do it.” I waved to them.
“Are you a wolf?” one of them asked.
“I am.”
Wendy had backed away from the door, letting Bibi saunter into the house, followed by Marissa. Bjorn hung back with me, filming the tiny wolf with his hands on his hips.
“This is my territory,” he said.
“Oh, no.” Wendy rushed back to the door. “Caleb, remember what Auntie said about marking your territory, and that you’d win a trip to the candy store if you and Carter were good boys?”
“Where’s the candy store?” I asked.
“In Sunset Springs, so it’s a treat,” Wendy said.
The boys hadn’t taken their eyes off me yet. “You know what I’d love? To see your favorite toy.”
They looked at each other, and then the race was on to the toybox in the corner of the living room.
My mate’s house was cozy, homey, but it was definitely too small for a growing family. The little girl had crawled onto the couch next to Marissa, and she shyly waved at me.
I had time to win her over. But the boys were make or break right now.
A Lego monstrosity appeared from the toy box.
“It’s a spaceship,” Carter explained. “Our dad got it for us, but we didn’t finish it before he left.”
“I see,” I said as they handed me the ship. Some of it was solid, but I could see the exact spot where Pedro had left. Instead of sleek gray bricks, colorful, bulky ones had been added in their place. “I think we could make this a little more aerodynamic. Give it a better chance for a successful launch.”
Carter eyed Caleb, skeptical, but he offered me the box of unused bricks. The boys settled in and helped me sort the pieces they thought we might need. I had to veto some of them, but I was impressed how fast they settled down and trusted me.
Soon, Charlotte came over to investigate.
“No, Charlotte,” Carter said. “She always ruins everything.”
He took the piece away from her, and she whined in protest.
“She just wants to help. Here.” I gave her some pieces that had nothing to do with the spaceship. “Put those together for us, and we’ll see how we can use them.”
“Crisis averted,” Wendy said quietly. “He’s like a pro at this.”
“That is adorable.” Bibi was back. She’d disappeared into what I assumed was Cindy’s bedroom. I looked up, and my wolf rumbled in approval when he saw his mate.
Cindy wore a sweater and jeans, and her braid cascaded over one shoulder. She leaned against the doorway, and a slight but satisfied smile tugged at her lips.
She was perfect.
