not done a bad job if I do say so myself. I do not need some overgrown bully trying to boss me around every time I break a nail!” She shouted back.
“Break a nail? Woman, you were shot, how much more serious can it be?” Tey said reaching for the towel, she was holding up in front of her and began to dry her off.
Leaning close he allowed a moment to savor her scent as it flowed around him and began to consume his thoughts. He wanted nothing more than to throw his mate over his shoulder, run for the bedroom, and claim her. Unfortunately, with her injuries they were going to have to wait.
Jo leaned into him and laid her head on his shoulder. “I am sorry I am such a bitch. In the last forty eight hours, I have decided to move to Denver, found a ready-made husband, been shot at, and turned into a wolf. It is surprising that I am still sane, let alone upright. I think I need to sleep a few days, shit, I have the book reading tomorrow.”
“Leave it to me.” Tey said and gathered her close and bundled her gorgeous body against his. He carried her into the master bedroom, and then laid her on the custom bed he had had made for when he found his mate.
Tey pulled the thick comforter around her, and made sure she was covered before kissing the already sleeping woman on the cheek, and leaving the room. He had plans to make; there was no way his mate was going to be a sitting target tomorrow.
Chapter 5
Jo came awake slowly and groaned in protest when she felt her muscles pull. Crap, it felt like a Mack truck had hit her. What the hell? She thought, and tried to sit up.
“Slowly.” She heard a soft female voice say to her.
Jo screamed and pulled the covers around her tightly. She thought she was alone.
“Sorry.” She grumbled when she saw the look on the girls face. Jo had scared her, hell she looked like she was only in her teens.
“No, my fault, I thought you knew I was here. I am Ruby, Cami and the Alphas asked if I would sit with you until you woke up.” The girl said shyly and looked down at the floor.
Jo paused before answering because there was a thought in the back of her mind that she tried to pull to the surface. Cami told her about a young teen that had been attacked a few months ago. Jo thought the girl"s name had been something like Ruby. Looking at the small beautiful girl, Jo thought who ever hurt such a gentle creature should be shot.
“Sure. How long have I been out?” Jo asked.
“Twenty hours. Tey started to get worried, but the Doc said you needed the rest, and were not to be disturbed. He said you would wake when you were ready. I heard you turned into a wolf at the Doc's office. That is so cool. I wish I would have been there.” Ruby chattered and walked around the room opening the shades. The sun brightened up the very dark room, and Jo sighed. “Would you like me to draw you a bath? I am supposed to make sure you eat and rest until they get back.”
“Where are they?” Jo asked standing slowly and wincing when she felt the pull on her arm.
“At the reading, of course, all the children were so excited. Tey said you refused to reschedule.” Ruby said and walked into the bathroom.
“Shit.” Jo said and groaned. “I forgot. I have to get there.”
“Nope, Tey has it all taken care of. I did not want to miss it either. If we hurry, I think we can ask the guards to allow us to watch the security cameras.” Ruby said excitedly.
Jo nodded and went into the bathroom and quickly showered and washed her hair and face. Then dressed in loose fitting sweats and wandered out into the living area. Jo frowned as she looked around. She had not even had a chance to settle into the apartment before she had been shot. Looking around though, she saw a lot of her things from her apartment in Chicago. How the hell had they gotten here so quick? She smiled when she saw her collection of porcelain dolls set up in a beautiful wood case in the corner. Jo thought she was going to have to think of a