Celeste
I was in the kitchen with a sweet bun in each hand when Josh strolled in.
I looked up at him, grinning, and tossed him one. He caught it without breaking stride and dropped into the chair across from me.
“He didn’t kill them, did he?”
“Eh.” Josh bit into the bun. “They’ll live.”
“Good.”
“I have never heard anyone talk to Darien the way you did and walk away from it.” His one eyebrow went up. “Most people who yell at an Alpha king end up regretting the decision.”
“I am not most people. I have no problem going toe to toe with him when he is wrong.” I shrugged and took another bite. I was a helpless case when it came to good food. Always had been.
Josh chewed for a moment, watching me.
“I think you two are good for each other.” His voice had gone quiet. Not joking quiet. Thin
