Page 249 of One Winter Knight

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“Are we going to my room?” Saoirse asked me.

“We're going to my room tonight,” I replied. Somebody needed to be covered in blankets, snuggled, and kissed.

Bringing her into my room, I closed the door. I pushed her into my alcove, which had been all done up with more little lights, one of those round net canopies, and lots of cushions, blankets and stuffed animals. There were also a couple of shelves of necessities and a cute little plant.

“You want me in your nest?” She looked up at me as I piled blankets on top of her.

“Yes.” I got under the blankets with her, keeping my body on top. She needed to feel safe and loved while she figured everything out.

I kissed her long and deep, my hands running over her body. Yes,I would snuggle her in the blankets and kiss her until she felt better. Because that’s what mates were for.

Chapter Fifty-Three

Hale

I put on a button-down shirt and some nice pants, something Fiona had bought me when she took me shopping. I wanted to look nice for my meeting.

Should I add a tie? No, I didn’t want to look like I was trying too hard.

Carlos had left for practice. Not sure what everyone else was doing today.

I glanced at my phone to check the time. My friend and roommate, Big Tad, had texted me.

Tad

Do you have any more stuff hidden around someplace?

Me

Did Clegg ask you?

Clegg had been harassing me about it. I had some more, but it was in my locker atthe lab.

Tad

He’s been bugging me. But I’m going to a party.

Me

I might have some more stashed at the house. I’ll trade it for a puppy.

Tad

I think someone may have gotten it when they broke in. They got mine.

Me

Someone broke in?

Tad

Yeah, didn’t you read the house chat?

Whoops. I scrolled through it. Sure enough, someone had broken in late last night. Not much had been stolen. Other than Tad’s drugs and all our booze. Weird.

Tad

don’t have a puppy. But you should ask around. Someone might have one. I was going to trade you for chores.

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