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“I had to find out the truth of Abbie’s vision. It was going to drive me nuts not knowing if he was really my mate.”
“Well, you obviously didn’t die, thank heavens, but you risked a lot going there.”
“I did, but it was worth it. Because I’m happy to tell you that Benecio is not going to be a problem for you anymore.”
“So…wait, what? Is he your mate?”
“Hell no, girl, he’s crazy! And…he’s dead. Which is why I know he won’t be a problem for you anymore.”
Demi blinked a few times, her brain misfiring. Had she heard her correctly? Benecio was dead?
“Are you sure?” was all she could muster.
China laughed. “One hundred percent. So, you can rest easy, bestie. Benecio is dead and his people are back in their home state of Indiana. No one is going to come after you for any reason. They were only here because Benecio was alpha and demanded it.”
“Did you…?”
“Kill him? No. One of his pride members intervened when he came after me. And that’s part of the reason I wanted to check in with you.”
“What is?”
“I’m in Indiana.”
“I don’t understand.”
“The male who took out Benecio for me is my heart-match. He has to appear before the pride because he took out Benecio and that means he’s the interim alpha. He wouldn’t leave me behind and his people wouldn’t leave without him, so I left with him. I stopped home and packed a bag and my cousin is going to keep an eye on my place. Duke and Titus know, and I turned in my notice at the bar. We’re planning to come back in a week, but I don’t know if we’ll be staying in Kedrick or moving to Indiana.”
“I don’t know what to say,” Demi said. She was having a hard time processing this.
“Well, you could say you’re happy for me, and thank my sexy heart-match for taking out your stalker.”
Demi felt a huge weight lift off her shoulders. She started to laugh as tears filled her eyes. “I’m super happy for you, China, and very grateful. To you and your heart-match.”
“His name is Ozzen, but everyone calls him Oz.”
“Thank him for me.”
“I will.”
Kids started to come into the classroom, their excited chattering filling up the quiet room. “I’ve gotta run,” Demi said. “I’m so glad you called, and I’m honestly so super happy for you. It’s amazing.”
“It truly is,” China said. “Abbie believes the death she saw when she tried to match Benecio was actually his. She saw me in connection to the match, because I was the reason he died, since Oz killed him to protect me. So, I didn’t have anything to be afraid of and I got my forever guy.”
“I’d like to meet him,” Demi said.
“You can when we come back in a week. And no matter where I end up living, we’ll stay in touch. We’re besties, after all.”
“You got it. Love you, China.”
“Love you too, D.”
The call ended and Demi sniffled and wiped tears from her cheeks. She pulled a few tissues from the box on her desk and blew her nose quickly, then stood and smoothed her hands down her slacks.
“Good morning,” she said to the young lions seated at their desks.
There was a chorus of, “Good morning Miss Bennett,” and she smiled.
Suddenly she wasn’t so tired anymore. She was energized by China’s good news. It was hard to believe that her best friend had been the one to get Benecio off Demi’s back for good. She’d have to send her a really nice mating gift as a thank you.
