The conversation with Niko seemed to flow so easily. I think I had forgotten how easy it was to spend time with him, it had been so long. But the teasing sort of just happened. It felt like a fun thing to do, but the shocked expression upon Niko's face told me I may have taken it a step too far...
I nudged his elbow gently. "You can pick your chin up from the table, you know." I joked, trying to lighten the mood. "Damn, anyone would think a girl had never flirted with you before."
He rolled his eyes. "I'm a warrior, Rae..." He began almost defensively, and I found myself smiling as I interrupted him.
"Oh yeah, right after the Alpha and the Beta you are like the rock stars of a pack." I teased some more, playfully sticking my tongue out at him. "Having women falling at your feet where
