Chapter 64
He reads over my note with a 1tle chuckle. “Well, that is short and sweet, to the point. I guess minus the sweet. Short and heavy then. Chocolate cake? I am not a big sugar eater, but maybe we can get some put on the menu at the bar I own.” I nod nonchalantly. Believe it or not, I think,I will find it rather difficult to trust someone that doesn’t like dessert. How can you not? “Well, I am the youngest of three brothers, both my parents are alive, they reside in town. I have my own business; I like to hang out with my friends when I am not working. Sports. Nothing to exciting. I am sure you already got most of the important details from the looks of this folder on your table. I am nodding while he is talking, waiting for something. Any moment that mate bond could slide into place and make this less awkward, but it doesn’t. “I heard you are without your wolf. Do you think you will be able to get her back? Not that it matters, I am curious, and I know that my wolf would love to see her.” I shrug my shoulders at him. I am not comfortable telling him anything yet when I can’t even decide myself. I scribble a note and pass it over to him explaining that my wolf was poisoned causing her disconnection. “Wow. That is terrible Ayla. You really are a survivor. For what it is worth, I am sorry you went through any of that, and I would love to be able to help you reconnect with your wolf. If that is possible.” He leans over and places his hand on my knee and squeezes reassuringly. It doesn’t bother me but it also isn’t something I am totally welcome to at the moment. Kian must sense my apprehension, because he quickly removes it.
“Thank you for allowing me to walk you here. Would it be okay if I plug my number into your phone? Then we can talk more and make some plans outside of your rooms when you are up to it. The two of us.” I nod and pass him my phone. “There, I have yours as well.” He stands up and heads to the door. Before he leaves, he bends down and places a peck on my cheek. More of a friendly departure rather than anything lustful in nature, which I am happy about. I already got caught up with one shifter at these doors. I am not ready to entangle with another here. He leaves and I watch as he walks to the elevator. Sighing, I shut the door and walk into my bedroom and plant myself face first into my bed. Sleep, come take me because I don’t know where to even start.
Turns out I was tired. Three hours later and I awaken to a knocking on my door. Checking the time, I realize it must be supper, and I should soon start thinking about whether or not I can start eating in the mess hall. However, when I answer the door and am surprised to see that I am greeted by Thane’s whatever she is named Darcy, I think. Or something to that nature.
“Hello Ayla, I don’t know if you remember me, Della. We have met before. I just wanted to swing by and see how things were going for you. Are you getting settled okay? I look around briefly out of confusion and nod “yes” to her. “Oh, that is great. I am glad to hear that. I am actually looking for Thane. Well, I should say alpha Thane, but he lets me call him whatever I want. Anyway, he isn’t answering his phone, so I wanted to see if he was here. It is really important.” I nod my head “no” while she peers into my rooms and seemingly looks around behind me. I don’t think I have done anything to warrant being distrustful with only having one encounter with each other, but whatever. “Oh, okay. He hasn’t been here today? Like, at all?” I hold up one finger and go to retrieve my notebook. She steps into my rooms uninvited, looking around the space. I am not sure why she would think I was hiding him here, but maybe she is used to him trying to avoid her. Her eyes flare and she looks at me with malice before quickly covering it up with a smile. I scribble on my notepad and pass it to her. “You just came from a meeting in his office? I was just there and nobody answered. I shrug my shoulders, and she turns around and leaves without saying another word. Weird.
