Page 22 of Havenfall Harbor
“No, I’m good.” Griffin looks down at his shirt and jacket before adding, “I should be going.”
“Yeah, of course, here.” I rush over to the door and open it for him. I guess I should count that as a win, since this time he actually told me he was leaving. He brushes past me without looking back. Once he clears the door, I let it fall closed and plant my forehead against the wood. “Please tell me that was a bad dream,” I mutter, rocking my head from left to right.
My wet shirt serves as a cold reminder that I did, in fact, just knee Griffin in the balls. “Wonderful,” I spit, and rip my shirt over my head, pulling out my messy bun in the process.
Chapter 8
Quinn
“You will never believewhat I did last night.” I cover my eyes with one hand. I’m almost done with my lunch, and I’ve been fighting not to tell Alice what happened since I sat down.
“I can guess it wasn’t getting laid,” Alice supplies, while chomping through an apple.
I peer at her from the side. “Really?” I ask dryly.
“What? It’s true,” she defends.
“And how might you know that?” I drop my hand back to the tabletop.
“Well, you don’t smell like a shifter, and I don’t think a vamp bite would leave you looking quite so…grumpy.”
“I don’t smell like a shifter.” I shake my head in disbelief. “So you’re saying you would know if I had sex with a shifter?”
“Not just me.” Alice lifts her hand and makes a small circle motion. “Everybody.” She shrugs like it’s no big deal.
“Good to know,” I drawl.
“Hey, guys.” Rob sits down opposite Alice, and I no longer feel the strong desire to share what happened last night.
“Hey, I didn’t think you were coming.” Alice watches Rob for his reaction.
“I ran into Noah in the hall.” Rob’s eyes dart to me at the mention of Noah’s name.
“Why hasn’t he been around?” Alice pushes her empty plate to the side and gathers a few crumbs from the table, dusting off her hands over the dish.
Rob watches me from the side while he answers Alice. “Something for Stone, I guess.” I glance down at my watch. I really don’t want to hear about Noah, so I use the excuse of needing to get back to my office to escape.
“Wait, before you go, we usually head into town on Thursdays. Drinks, dancing, a little debauchery, you in?” Alice lifts her brows, waiting for my response.
“Can I ride with you? I don’t have a car.”
“Sure, already talked to Wes.” Alice smiles softly. “Be ready at eight.”
“See you then.” I wave. When I turn to leave the room, I look back and see Rob’s and Alice’s heads close together as if they’re whispering. I wonder if it has anything to do with Noah. Ignoring my curiosity, I keep going.
Near the bottom of the stairs, I spot a familiar head of long blond hair. “Afternoon, Mr. Winters.” I look up at Evan as I pass. My face falls when I notice the man he’s speaking with. It’s the asshole guard that told me to stay away from Wes.
“Sorry, didn’t mean to interrupt.” I lift my hand in a wave and focus on the stairs instead.
“You’re not interrupting, Ms. Shaw.” Evan turns to face me, so I stop my retreat and peer up at him. I can’t help but catch sight of the man behind him scowling. “I’ve been meaning to catch up with you. How is everything?”
“Oh, good, thank you,” I answer on instinct.
“I was informed about an incident in your room.” Evan’s light brows rise. “You haven’t had any other issues?”
That’s confirmation Griffin is checking up on me. “No, sir, just a misunderstanding, I’m sure.” I should have known Griffin wouldn’t have kept that a secret.
“Quinn.” Alice’s raised voice has me looking down the hall. “I was hoping to catch you. Hey, Evan,” she adds. “About tonight, are you sure you want to go?” Her eyes roam over my face.
