Carmel bristled a little at being called “the girl” in such a dismissive manner.
“She doesn’t know you,” Paxi reminded her. “She may be a little aloof, but she is a good Gamma and can be trusted.”
“Trust can only be earned,” Carmel said, quoting Richard, her guardian.
“True, that… for both parties!” linked the wolf.
As the three of them left the studio, Carmel looked back over her shoulder regretfully. She was ready to start creating pieces right now. Her hand started buzzing and pulsing again as Alex looped his fingers through hers.
As if he had read her mind, he whispered in her ear, “don’t worry, we will head back there as soon as our work is done. This meeting is all about you, so it is important that you be there.”
Linda’s heels clicked loudly on the hardwood floor of the ha
