(Sherry’s POV)
I watch Eden leave, my heart tugging at the sight. It was ridiculous. My wolf couldn't understand that the mate connection couldn't mean anything.
It didn't matter that our inner wolves longed to reach for each other. That was wishful thinking.
I turned my attention back to Blair and his proposal.
“It doesn't have to be for long,” he said. “She just needs to—”
My phone buzzed in my pocket, interrupting him. I checked the time.
“I'm sorry,” I said softly, already pushing my chair back. “But I have to go back.”
Blair looked up at me. “Already?”
“My break’s over.” I hesitated, then added, because it felt polite and because I didn’t want to seem ungrateful, “If you can wait after work, we can talk properly. If not, I’ll call you.”
He waved a hand easily. “Don’t worry ab
