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I wrapped both her and the cat in my arms, eliciting a meow out of Wanda loud enough one would think I’d cut off her tail. Sam set her on the floor.
“She doesn’t like to be penned in from both sides,” she explained.
I looked down at the cat, who was sitting by my feet, swishing her tail like a whip. “See if I’ll give you more treats tonight with that kind of behavior.”
When Wanda weaved between my legs, Sam giggled. It was a joyous sound.
“I think it’s time to check out of the inn. Do you feel comfortable staying here tonight?”
“It sounds like it will be safe enough for royalty, let alone us.”
I cupped her cheek, and she kissed me.
“Whatever totally corny thing you were about to say, don’t.”
I laughed, then went outside and invited Cru back in. “How long will whatever you’re showing us take?”
“About twenty minutes for each of you.”
“We’re going to relocate here tonight. I’d like to get our things from the inn when we’re finished.”
“You could go now. You’d just be sitting around, waiting, anyway.”
“You’re sure?”
Cru cocked his head. “Yeah, bro. If I wasn’t, I wouldn’t have said it.” He looked over at Sam. “How long have we all known each other? Twenty years?”
She laughed. “About. Except I’m way younger than the two of you.”
He looked at me. “A couple of years younger, right?”
I nodded, and he shook his head.
“You two smartasses are perfect for each other.”
I wrapped my arm around Sam and leaned in to kiss her temple. “I’ll go to the inn, pack up what we both left there, and return here.”
“Won’t you need my help?”
I leaned closer and wiggled my eyebrows. “As long as you’re okay with me packing your unmentionables, I can handle it on my own.”
“You’re cute,” she said, rolling her eyes.
“I’ll admit I’ve missed seeing you do that.”
“Sure, you have,” she said, doing it again.
“You’ll be all right if I head out? I’ll make it quick.”
“I’m sure Cru will take care of me.” She kissed me and winked.
“Take care buthandsoff.” I leveled a glare at him.
I walked out while the two of them were still laughing.
It only tooka few minutes to get to the inn, and as I was pulling in, my mobile rang. I picked it up, stunned to see Daphne was calling. I’d forgotten I turned off call blocking once I knew Cru and the others were on their way to East Aurora.
“Hello, Daph. What’s up?”
