Chapter 43. Mated

SARAH

Knowing I won’t be able to focus on work, I call the office to take the afternoon off. I may seem lazy, but if I’m giving in my resignation in a few days, does what they think matter anymore? I sigh at myself for being such a brat. Of course, it matters. Wherever we move, I’ll need a recommendation.

"What we need is that dopey bearded face between our legs," Lena adds helpfully.

"Aren’t you a newborn or something?" I ask with mock indignation, but it’s too late. Images of Nate touching and tasting me pop up in my brain, and I unzip my heavy jacket to let in some cooling air.

“We have to go pick up a few things on the way,” Nate informs me.

“Sure,” I nod as he directs me to the left. “So, who’s coming tonight?”

“I’m not sure. I told Jenny and Len to invite everyone you’d want there,” he replies excitedly while my eyes widen, mouth hanging open. He stops seeing my face. “Is that wrong?”

“No, nothing’s wrong. I hope Jenn