We pulled up to the pack house and Xavier came around to open the door for me. We stopped to chat with a couple of pack members on the porch and wandered into the house hand-in-hand. We moved towards the kitchen and I was laughing at something Xavier said when I was caught off guard by a strong hug and a squeal right next to my ear.
“OHMYGODDESS. You’re so beautiful. Gah! I can’t believe my son found you.”
I pulled away grimacing a little because my ear was ringing. “Cynthia, right? It’s so nice to meet you.”
She hugged me again, “My dear. You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for you.”
“Let me guess … about ten years?” I said with a little grin.
Cynthia laughed, “Yes, exactly.” She pulled my hair away from my neck and looked at my fresh mark. Then she leaned over and slapped X
