“You’re pulling my leg right now, aren’t you?” I teased him, setting the book on the table next to me.
Fenris frowned. “I assure you, I am not.”
I leaned forward, grinning at him. “C’mon, you’ve been around for centuries!”
“And?” I could see his frustration growing, but I just couldn’t stop myself. It was almost cute.
“Gosh, Fenris, did no one explain this to you? When two humans like each other very much, but they don’t want to—eep!”
Fenris moved with lightning speed, growling playfully as he scooped me up out of the chair, then held me bridal-style against his chest.
“Hey!” I scolded, unable to keep the smile off my face. “Don’t be a spoilsport. How often do I know something you don’t?”
“Probably more often than you think,” he replied, his mouth curling up on one side. He leaned d
