Page 21 of Virgin for Next Door Wolf Daddy
They talked for a minute before she moved on to help other customers.
After wolfing down his cheeseburger, Sebastian said, “I’ve been spending a lot of time with Talia.”
“That should make her happy. Everyone knew she had a crush on you way back then, although she tried not to make it obvious.”
“Yeah, I knew she did, but I didn’t think anything of it. She was just a little girl,” he said. “Boy howdy, did she grow up.”
“I noticed,” Rory said. “So, are you two an item?”
“Not officially. Do people even go steady or any of that jazz anymore?”
Rory laughed. “I don’t think that’s what it’s called. I think folks just say that they’re dating exclusively.”
“Gotcha. We haven’t talked about that, but there is something about her that is magnetizing. Her scent is everywhere.”
“That is a sign that she’s your fated mate,” Rory said.
Sebastian sighed. “I remember Zac talking about that, but I never put much stock in that. It’s way too early to even think about that.”
“Thinking has nothing to do with it, Little Brother. It’s about how you feel and what your soul says. Savvy looked familiar to me the first time I saw her, even though I knew we hadn’t met before. Her scent haunted me. Mom said it was because she was my mate in my past life and my soul recognized her.”
“I think I’ll just keep those thoughts to myself and we’ll see where the relationship goes,” Sebastian said.
“Have you slept with her yet?” Rory asked.
“Nosy, aren’t you?” Sebastian laughed. “We were about to last night when Callie called. I could have cheerfully throttled her over the phone.”
“I’m sure there will be other opportunities.”
The conversation turned toward their next bike ride and then Rory’s watch alarm beeped. “I have a client in half an hour. See ya later.”
Sebastian was tied up at the office late every night for the next couple of nights, so he didn’t get a chance to see Talia. He did text her to ask how her days went and just to let her know that he was thinking of her.
Saturday was the pack’s picnic that celebrated the autumnal equinox. Talia’s parents, Theo and Heidi, came back from the shifter world for the event. They greeted Sebastian warmly.
“Talia tells us that you’ve been looking out for her. We appreciate that.”
“Of course. She’s something special.”
Theo looked at Sebastian knowingly and said, “Yes, she is, and you need to remember that.”
Sebastian grinned. “Yes, sir.”
Talia blushed but didn’t say anything.
Sebastian and Theo talked about the shifter world and what Theo had been up to there. Theo had bought a motorcycle and was exploring it.
Talia and Heidi wandered over to where Savvy sat with her best friend, Beth, and Beth’s daughter Taryn. The three of them were witches. Beth married Conner, who was a member of the pack. Taryn was also a wolf shifter. Beth’s baby, Zane, was being spoiled by Cat. Drake was busy driving his Matchbox cars in the dirt.
Hollie and Owen, Sebastian’s and Rory’s parents were hanging out with them as well. Everyone was laughing and having a great time.
Sebastian and Theo joined the group in time to hear Hollie say, “I can’t believe how much you changed. I know it’s been six years, but all I can say is wow. It’s like someone waved a magic wand over you.”
“Bip, bip boppety boo.” Talia laughed. “My fairy godmother visits every morning. You should see me between midnight and six in the morning.”
Talia was welcomed home by all of the pack members. Many of them told her how glad they were that she had taken over the science classes. She was gracious with everyone.
At one point, Hollie pulled Sebastian aside and said, “I really like her. She’s sweet and smart. The perfect match for you. Shall I start planning the mating ceremony now?”
