AVERY
I took a shower, but I still smelled like Shade, and it was clear anyone could scent him on me, but did I care? f**k no.
For once, I just cared about my feelings, my desire.
Everyone else was... not my problem.
"Want to leave now? You look hungry," Shade said, wrapping a hand around my waist.
I snuggled against his back, and he pressed a kiss to my forehead.
"I am hungry, but I am also hiding... from Blaze and..."
"Thier," Shade finished.
"Yes..."
"Did Thier say something?" Shade asked, curiosity in his eyes. I hesitated. "It is fine. I know he likes you. I just want to know did he tell you anything..."
"Yes, he did."
"And?" Shade looked at me like he wanted to solve me.
I sighed.
"He said he might not flirt like Blaze... or brood like you..."
"He didn't say that," Sha
