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do. But I am suggesting that you talk to the guys about how they feel before you make any sweeping
decisions.
Hollis gave Maggie a hug and went back to the cabin. Sitting on the couch, she pulled a blanket
over her lap and thought about what she was going to say and how she d say it. The thing was, the
more she thought about it, she was pretty sure she was more than half in love with both of them
already.
* * * *
Daniel glanced at Josiah as they raced down M-41. Try her again.
I ve been trying her this whole time. She s not picking up.
They d left school as soon as he could find someone to cover for them. Daniel s heart was in
his throat. Had they pushed her too fast? Too hard? Had they managed to push her completely away?
Including Dylan had been a risk, but she d welcomed it. She d even initiated things the second
round. She d been glorious. But maybe she d been caught up in the moment and regretted everything
that happened.
But she d seemed fine when she d left. He should have insisted that she stay.
No, you shouldn t have.
Daniel turned to look at him.
What? Josiah asked. I can hear you thinking from here.
Daniel pulled the car into the spot next to Maggie s, relief sluicing over him like a waterfall.
He d been terrified that when they arrived, she d be on her way back to New York already. That all
of this had been too much to handle and they d chased her away. Hopping out of the car, they pounded
on her door. Daniel was just about ready to try the back door when he saw movement behind the
curtains. Bouncing impatiently on the balls of his feet, he waited for Hollis to open the door.
Chill, dude, Josiah said into his mind.
At his first glimpse of her face, he felt awful. Dark circles bruised the skin beneath her eyes,
and she looked like she hadn t slept in at least a week. Confusion marred her brow as she looked at
the clock on the wall and back to them.
What s going on? she asked. Is everything okay?
Well, that kinda depends on you, Josiah said before Daniel could respond. Are you okay?
I m okay. I just didn t sleep at all last night, so I m feeling crummy.
Daniel noticed that she couldn t quite meet their eyes.
He lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. You want to share with the rest of the class?
She blushed fiercely at the reference to last night, but he figured it was as good as anything to
get whatever was bothering her out in the open. Taking her hand, he led her to the couch and tugged
her down next to him.
He shrugged when she looked at him. You looked like you were about to fall over.
Josiah sat on the other side of her. Are you sure you staying home sick today doesn t have
anything to do with everything that went down last night?
What do you mean? she hedged.
Finding out shape shifters exist& having Dylan join us& pick one, Daniel said.
Actually, I ve pretty much made peace with the whole sometimes-Dylan-likes-to-join-in thing.
I mean, it s not like we didn t enjoy it, right?
He and Josiah nodded.
Not that I want to do that every day, she added quickly. That could get a little exhausting.
Daniel nodded, urging her to continue.
I can even handle the idea of shifters of you two being shifters, she amended. At least, I
think I can. Whether you wanted to or not, you ve given me the burden of this huge secret. It s a lot to
carry.
Daniel was about to open his mouth, but she cut him off.
But no matter what happens with us, you need to know that I m not going to tell anyone.
His heart clenched at the sound of her breaking voice, but she pushed on.
I care about you both too much to hurt you like that. You don t have to marry me or mate with
me or whatever to keep me quiet. I ll do that on my own.
Frustration tightened Daniel s fists, and he clenched the couch cushion. Is that what you really
think? That we d marry you to shut you up?
Danny& Josiah warned.
Daniel took a breath. He needed to pull himself together. Staring into her red-rimmed eyes, he
tucked a lock of flyaway hair behind her ear. I m gonna cut you some slack because you re
exhausted.
And we re pretty much to blame for that, Josiah added.
The ghost of a smile played around her lips as she nodded.
But don t ever think, Daniel continued, that we would use you that way.
She swallowed hard. That s not the only thing that s bothering me.
Hollis launched herself off the couch and began pacing the room. He d seen her do the same
thing plenty of times while teaching.
It s just that I get the whole biological imperative thing. I do. But I m not sure I want to make a
relationship commitment to someone. She paused and looked up at both of them. Or two someones
because I smell like mating material.
Daniel leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. Excuse me?
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do. But I am suggesting that you talk to the guys about how they feel before you make any sweeping
decisions.
Hollis gave Maggie a hug and went back to the cabin. Sitting on the couch, she pulled a blanket
over her lap and thought about what she was going to say and how she d say it. The thing was, the
more she thought about it, she was pretty sure she was more than half in love with both of them
already.
* * * *
Daniel glanced at Josiah as they raced down M-41. Try her again.
I ve been trying her this whole time. She s not picking up.
They d left school as soon as he could find someone to cover for them. Daniel s heart was in
his throat. Had they pushed her too fast? Too hard? Had they managed to push her completely away?
Including Dylan had been a risk, but she d welcomed it. She d even initiated things the second
round. She d been glorious. But maybe she d been caught up in the moment and regretted everything
that happened.
But she d seemed fine when she d left. He should have insisted that she stay.
No, you shouldn t have.
Daniel turned to look at him.
What? Josiah asked. I can hear you thinking from here.
Daniel pulled the car into the spot next to Maggie s, relief sluicing over him like a waterfall.
He d been terrified that when they arrived, she d be on her way back to New York already. That all
of this had been too much to handle and they d chased her away. Hopping out of the car, they pounded
on her door. Daniel was just about ready to try the back door when he saw movement behind the
curtains. Bouncing impatiently on the balls of his feet, he waited for Hollis to open the door.
Chill, dude, Josiah said into his mind.
At his first glimpse of her face, he felt awful. Dark circles bruised the skin beneath her eyes,
and she looked like she hadn t slept in at least a week. Confusion marred her brow as she looked at
the clock on the wall and back to them.
What s going on? she asked. Is everything okay?
Well, that kinda depends on you, Josiah said before Daniel could respond. Are you okay?
I m okay. I just didn t sleep at all last night, so I m feeling crummy.
Daniel noticed that she couldn t quite meet their eyes.
He lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. You want to share with the rest of the class?
She blushed fiercely at the reference to last night, but he figured it was as good as anything to
get whatever was bothering her out in the open. Taking her hand, he led her to the couch and tugged
her down next to him.
He shrugged when she looked at him. You looked like you were about to fall over.
Josiah sat on the other side of her. Are you sure you staying home sick today doesn t have
anything to do with everything that went down last night?
What do you mean? she hedged.
Finding out shape shifters exist& having Dylan join us& pick one, Daniel said.
Actually, I ve pretty much made peace with the whole sometimes-Dylan-likes-to-join-in thing.
I mean, it s not like we didn t enjoy it, right?
He and Josiah nodded.
Not that I want to do that every day, she added quickly. That could get a little exhausting.
Daniel nodded, urging her to continue.
I can even handle the idea of shifters of you two being shifters, she amended. At least, I
think I can. Whether you wanted to or not, you ve given me the burden of this huge secret. It s a lot to
carry.
Daniel was about to open his mouth, but she cut him off.
But no matter what happens with us, you need to know that I m not going to tell anyone.
His heart clenched at the sound of her breaking voice, but she pushed on.
I care about you both too much to hurt you like that. You don t have to marry me or mate with
me or whatever to keep me quiet. I ll do that on my own.
Frustration tightened Daniel s fists, and he clenched the couch cushion. Is that what you really
think? That we d marry you to shut you up?
Danny& Josiah warned.
Daniel took a breath. He needed to pull himself together. Staring into her red-rimmed eyes, he
tucked a lock of flyaway hair behind her ear. I m gonna cut you some slack because you re
exhausted.
And we re pretty much to blame for that, Josiah added.
The ghost of a smile played around her lips as she nodded.
But don t ever think, Daniel continued, that we would use you that way.
She swallowed hard. That s not the only thing that s bothering me.
Hollis launched herself off the couch and began pacing the room. He d seen her do the same
thing plenty of times while teaching.
It s just that I get the whole biological imperative thing. I do. But I m not sure I want to make a
relationship commitment to someone. She paused and looked up at both of them. Or two someones
because I smell like mating material.
Daniel leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. Excuse me?
Josiah attempted to smother his amusement. Poorly. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]