Chapter 114

Chapter 0114

Rik answers for both of us. “You’ve both done an amazing job here. The

atmosphere, the food, the ambiance, it’s all perfect. I thank you both for making my date with this remarkable woman memorable.” I nod my agreement and they ask if we’d like dessert. Rik tells them we have other plans, and we’ll take our check when it’s ready.

“We have other plans?” I ask when they walk away.

“We do, our date isn’t over and I hope you enjoy our dessert place just as much as you’ve enjoyed our dinner spot.”

“Well, I’ve been pleasantly surprised at your ingenuity and unde sure of

what I like. If it’s anything like what you’ve done for me so far, I’m sure I’ll love it. And of course, the company is beyond compare.”

“I couldn’t agree more about the company.” He says, bringing my hand to his lips and kissing my knuckles.

When we leave, he heads in a different direction, farther away from the pack house. He takes us to a spot that I’ve never been before. He opens the door for me and as I look around, he goes to the trunk and pulls out a picnic basket.

“We’re having a dessert picnic?” I ask.

“Something like that.” He says as he takes my hand and we begin walking down a dirt walkway. We don’t have to walk long before we come to a place where the ground gives way. The cliff overlooks the nearest human city. The city lights twinkling in the night, but far enough away that you can see every star in the sky. It’s beautiful.

Rik finds a spot near a tree and lays out a blanket before pulling a bottle of wine out of the picnic basket.

“Compliments of my mother.” He says raising the bottle of wine.

“How is Luna Calista?” I ask. It’s been too long since I’ve spent any time with her.

“She’s good. She’d love it if you’d come by the packhouse. And, if I’m being honest, I’d love it too. You’re a part of this pack Cara, but you never do anything with the pack.”

I shrug at that. “I’ve never really had time. I mean, I train with the warriors in the morning, and have been for years. But between training, school, homework, I’ve just never had time for things like pack runs or dating.” I look at him and give.

+15 BONOS

him a sheepish smile.

“Hmmm, we’ll have to change that.” He says and hands me a glass of wine.

He reaches into the basket and pulls out a covered plate. The smell hits me before he pulls the cover off.

“Oh man! Are those the best brownies in the world?” I ask and am rewarded with

Rik’s smile.

“I may have put in a request and when mom realized they were for you, she was more than happy to comply.”

I bite into the gooey goodness and moan softly. Seriously, what does she put in these brownies?? Mine never taste this good.

When I open my eyes, I realize Rik is watching me. Even in the dim light, I can see his eyes have gone dark. He looks….predatory. A shiver of excitement runs down my spine. What would it be like to have him hunt me and Artemis? Artemis purrs so loud at the thought that even Rik can hear it.

“Want to share with the group?” He asks with a devious smile. I shake my head no and finish my brownie.

He finishes his brownie and leans back against the tree. “We need to talk Cara.“