Chapter 296

“Fine, I’ll ask Rene if he has any contacts in the bear community.”

“Thank you,” I said. “I wouldn’t think I’d have to explain this to anyone who was paying me not to become extinct themselves.”

“Apparently, there’s a lot of shit you have to explain to wolves. We’re helpless without you,” Quinn laughed.

“I know. It’s a wonder you survived at all.”

Gretchen laughed.

“What’s so funny, painter?” Quinn asked

“That all 5-7, 120 pounds of Jessica, is yelling and wagging her finger at all 6-5, 230 pounds of you. It’s like a kid telling off an adult.”

Quinn laughed. “That is pretty funny. She’s the only one who gets away with that shit too.”

“Let me ask you something, Quinn. How do you feel about Jessica falling in love with Sean?” Gretchen asked. “Is it as wretched for you as it is for me?”

“I try not to think about it,” he said, looking at me. “I want Jessica to be happy, even if I’m miserable.”

“I guess you are as wretched as I