by Creator
“Knowing I turn into a rabbit will scare off quite a few.”
“You’d be surprised.”
She sighed. “Look. Why don’t we just finish up here and hit the road? Arguing over what may or may not happen in Ashton Grove isn’t going to do us any good. I’ll have other things on my mind besides finding a mate, like finding for a job and a permanent place to live. I appreciate the use of your garage apartment, but I can’t stay there forever.”
“It’s not like anyone else is using it.”
“Ramsey.”
“Fine, we’ll head out in an hour.”
***
It had been more like two hours before they’d left town. Luna had wanted to bring her car with her, but Ramsey had argued that it would be quicker and more efficient if they just took his
Hummer. Finally, she’d relented. He’d promised to have someone from the pack come and pick it up for her later in the week.
Now they were halfway to Ashton Grove and she was fidgeting in her seat.
“Do you need a break? Want to stretch your legs?” he asked.
“No, I’m fine.”
He watched out of the corner of his eye. “No, you’re not fine. You haven’t been able to sit still for the last hour. What’s wrong?”
“What if they don’t like me?”
“Excuse me?” He hadn’t expected that question in the slightest. Of all the things for her to worry about, she didn’t think the pack would like her?
“It’s just… I’ve had so much trouble from the pack at home. The women didn’t like me much and the guys, well… they were typical guys. I want a different kind of life in Ashton Grove. I want to be accepted, to be part of something. I want friends.”
He grinned. “They’ll love you, Luna, especially Kiera.” The grin slipped from his face. “And I know that Chloe will like you too.”
“I have to admit that I’m curious about her. She must be wonderful.”
“Why do you say that?”
“She has two men who love her, you and her husband. How could she not be wonderful? I know you wouldn’t fall in love with someone who wasn’t special, Ramsey. She must be a remarkable woman.”
“It’s her smile.”
Luna eyed him curiously.
“The moment I saw her smile I knew that I wanted to get to know her better. We’d already been told that she was Michael’s, or that she was living with him. It was easy to see that she was pregnant, and we all knew the baby was his. But that didn’t stop me.
“And once I started talking to her, I wanted to know even more about her. She’s delicate and I wanted to protect her. I wanted…” He swallowed hard. “I wanted to be the man she spent the rest of her life with. The one who would help raise her child and have others with her. And in return, I would have given her anything and everything. She owned me, heart, body and soul. And she never even knew it.”
“In other words, we aren’t very much alike,” Luna said softly.
“No, you aren’t. You’re about the same height, and you have a little red in your hair, but that’s it. You’re daring and bold, ready to tackle anything and do whatever it takes to get the job done. You’re a strong woman who really doesn’t need anyone to solve her problems.”
She grinned. “Not so much or the alpha wouldn’t have sent you to me.”
“You could have stood up to them. It was just easier with me there. Having a mate by your side kept them at bay until you were able to leave town. Now that you’re not in Silver Mist
anymore, you don’t really need me.”
“Of course I do.”
He shook his head. “Trust me, you won’t need me in Ashton Grove. Kiera will take you under her wing and Gabriel will help guide you along the right path. You’ll have a ton of friends before the week is over, possibly even before the day is over.”
“Ramsey, no matter how many friends I have, there will always be room in my life for you.”
He grinned. “Thanks.”