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“Love them,” she said breathlessly. “They’re my favourite.”
“Good. Because I -”
The front door opened, and the telltale tapping of Alfie’s nails on the hardwood had Hedra yanking Boone’s hand out of her pants. Boone turned to face the counter, hiding his noticeable erection as he washed his hands.
Alfie pranced into the kitchen, sniffing Hedra’s pajama pants before pawing at her pant leg. She bent and cautiously petted him, surprised when the poodle didn’t curl his lip at her. “I think I’m winning him over.”
“Just in time for him to move out,” Boone said with a laugh.
Hedra smiled at Althea when she thumped into the kitchen and carefully eased into a chair. “Good morning, Althea.”
Althea sniffed the air. “Good God, Boone. Tell me you’re not having sex on the table. I eat my dinners here.”
“Nan,” Boone said, “don’t be rude.”
“How is it rude to ask you not to bone your mate on the table where I eat my dinner?” Nan asked.
“Nan.”
Boone’s exasperated tone made Hedra laugh. She sat at the table next to Althea. “We’re not boning on the table, Althea.”
“But she is my mate,” Boone said.
“I suppose it could be worse even if she is a human,” Althea said.
“Nan,” Boone growled warningly.
Althea growled back before taking Hedra’s hand and tugging her closer. She kissed Hedra’s cheek before giving her a rare smile. “Welcome to the family, sweetheart.”
CHAPTER 23
“I’m happy to hear your nan is doing better,” Abena said. She eyed Boone with a shrewd look before sitting on the couch in the library. “Although, I don’t suppose sharing your nan’s good news is the only reason you asked to meet with me this morning.”
“It isn’t,” Boone admitted. “I’m being reassigned at the end of this week.”
Abena sighed and patted the couch beside her. Boone sat beside her as she reached for her teacup and sipped delicately at the hot tea. “I can’t say that I’m surprised. A shifter with your skillset is not meant for babysitting.”
She eyed him over her teacup. “You’re like a bird with clipped wings here, Boone.”
“I’ve enjoyed working with you, Abena,” Boone said.
She laughed. “I appreciate that. I don’t suppose if I threw a real tantrum to your boss and demanded you stay, that would work?”
Boone grinned. “Cooper wants our clients to be happy, but he’s confident that the person replacing me will be just as efficient at the job.”
“Do you believe that?” Abena asked.
“Yes,” Boone said. “Alison is incredibly competent and skilled at her job.”
“But is she as charming as you?” Abena asked with a soft smile.
“More so,” Boone said as the library door opened and Camilla entered the room.
She joined them as Abena made an unladylike snort. “I doubt that. Good morning, Camilla.”
“Good morning, Abena.” Camilla smiled warmly at her before turning that smile to Boone. “Hi, Boone, how was your weekend?”
“Good, thanks. Yours?” Boone asked.
