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“Most awesome sense of humor ever?” Legend laughs mockingly. “I think that’s the best joke you’ve ever told.”
“Laugh all you want, dead guy,” the werewolf quips. “But deep down, I know you missed my jokes.”
Legend chuckles. So does someone else. I want to peer over his shoulder to see what’s happening, but I can’t find the courage to do so.
“So, how was life in the Common Realm?” Mr. Sense of Humor asks. “Is it as boring as everyone says?”
“Mostly.” Legend pauses. “Although, it wasn’t entirely awful.”
“Aw, I see.” The wolf’s voice glitters with amusement. “And does that have anything to do with that lovely little thing hiding behind you?”
Shit.My time of hiding has come to an end.
“It might.” Legend tugs on my arm, moving me to his side. “Shade, I’d like you to meet Lake.” Legend gestures at the blond wolf sitting on the right side of the table.
Shades tenses as his gaze scrolls over me, then he sniffs the air. Confusion swirls in his eyes as he glances at the wolf sitting at the back of the table. They trade an indecipherable look, and then the sad wolf shakes his head, his disappointment and sorrow still evident.
Shade sighs, returning his attention back to me, and forces a smile.
So weird. Are all werewolves this strange?
“I heard rumors about the Common Realm that you clearly contradict,” Shade says, dazzling me with a charming smile. “You’re absolutely stunning, sweetheart.”
“Um, thanks.” I sneak Legend a is-this-guy-for-real look.
Legend sighs heavily. “Shade thinks he has to hit on anything with legs.”
“That’s not true at all.” Shade takes a sip of his drink. “And even if it was, I meant what I said. She’s absolutely stunning.”
“Yes, she is,” Legend agrees, earning him a nasty look from me. “What?” He shrugs innocently. “You are.”
I narrow my eyes at him. He knows how uncomfortable compliments make me.
Legend sighs. “Fine, I’ll stop with the compliments and continue on with introductions.” He gestures toward the guy sitting on the left side of the booth. “This is Rune. Rune, this is Lake.”
Rune sticks out his hand. “It’s nice to meet you, Lake.”
“It’s nice to meet you, too.” I shake his hand. Surprisingly, his skin is warm, the same temperature as mine.
When we let go of hands, Rune stands to his feet and collects an empty glass from off the table. “I’m going to get a refill. Anyone want anything?”
“I’ll have a silver vodka.” Legend digs some coins out from of his pocket, and Rune snatches them.
“You just had to go there, didn’t you?”
A smirk teases at Legend’s lips. “What? It’s my favorite drink.”
Rune stuffs the coins into his pocket. “A drink that’ll burn me if it so much as touches my skin. Seriously, are you trying to kill me?”
“No. I’m trying to enjoy my favorite drink that I haven’t been able to have in over a year.” Legend nods his head at me. “And while you’re at it, get this one a water.”
I crinkle my nose. “Hey, why the hell am I getting put on water tonight?”
Legend gives me areallylook. “Do I need to remind you of the countertop incident last night?”
I flinch. “Oh yeah, I forgot about that.”
“Countertop incident?” Shade slants forward, resting his arms on the table. “Do tell?”
