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My body was very warm, though.
And I was definitely getting wet between my thighs.
Which meant I needed to leave, before I did something I might regret. And things I might regret included everything that would lead to any kind of sex.
So I stood abruptly. “I’ve got to get back to work. Thanks for the trade.”
Beck blinked.
His forehead creased.
I strode out of the room and back to my workstation before he had time to ask why my lunch was so much shorter that day.
And thankfully, he let me go without an argument.
nine
SIENNA
I slipped out to my car a few minutes early, just so Beck wouldn’t have time to catch me and hold my door. Or ask how my day had been. I was too tired to keep my mouth shut, and a little worried I might melt into him or something.
He caught up to me soon enough, following me home in his truck. Tori called while I drove home, thankfully distracting me so I didn’t spend the whole drive trying to catch glimpses of him in my rearview mirror.
“So, how is it?” she asked.
“How is what?” I stopped at a red light and caught myself trying to stare at him. Scowling, I shook my head.
“Having a mate.”
“If I wanted a mate, it would be nice. He brought me coffee and food. Knew my favorite drink, even.”
She whistled. “Good man.”
“I know.” I let out a long breath. “I’m trying to stay mad at him, but it’s hard. He’s so pretty.”
“Girl, I have the same problem. They distract you with their good looks. It’s a thing.”
I bit my lip to stop my smile. “Dammit.”
“I know.” There was a pause. “Did you call the pack’s OB?”
My smile faded. “Yeah. She thinks it’s pretty likely. I can’t go back to find out for two more weeks.”
“Shit.”
“I’m trying to wrap my mind around the possibility, which is difficult. And then Beck’s there, feeding me and acting like he didn’t hide the truth. I don’t know what to think or do anymore.”
“I’m sorry. I know the situation isn’t ideal.”
“Plus, I was really pissed last night and had this awful idea to go out with Ox to get revenge on Beck. I called Madd to set it up, and Beck told him to do it. But during lunch, he made it sound like we’re going on a date, not like I’m going out.”
“Oh, honey, there’s no way he’s letting you go on that date alone. I’d be surprised if he hasn’t already called Ox to tell him he’s meeting a mated woman. Ronin has told me some stories about that man, and he sounds like a real piece of work.”
“Like I said, it was a terrible idea.”
“You know, you can still get out of it.”
“No. I need to go, and try to be flirty. I’m supposed to be making Beck hurt the way he hurt me.”
