Claire sat up straighter, frowning at the phone.
“And why do you want that?”
“Because…I could use your help with something.”
Claire sprang forward, hitting mute on the phone. “He’s in trouble.”
“And needs my help?” I said, quirking an eyebrow at her.
“Trust me. He’s groveling, and these men don’t grovel unless absolutely necessary. He needs you.”
“I’d have to agree,” Kate said, now eating chocolates from Claire’s box.
I looked at her accusingly.
“What? Just because I’m pregnant doesn’t mean I don’t eat chocolate.”
“Krista? Are you going to say anything?” Rob called out from the phone.
Scrambling forward, I hit the mute button again. “Sorry, I was just shocked by the absurdity of your request.”
“Look, I know I was wrong, but I really would like you to come out here.”
“For what possible reason? I have no way of helping you, as you already pointed out to me.”
Groaning, he snapped at me. “Are you gonna help me or not?”
“Gee, I’m not sure. After all, is it really safe for the little woman to go anywhere without her man’s permission? I mean, think of all the danger that could be involved. I might be better off, safe here in my tower.”
“Krista,” he growled, getting pissed off.
But I didn’t care. The man had it coming, and I really didn’t give a shit if I was annoying him or not.
“Rob,” I answered back. “As you said, I’m really not trained for this sort of thing.”
“But—”
“If I went, I would only get myself hurt. After all, I have no brains to rely on. I have zero fighting skills, and it’s really not worth saying more than that, is it?”
He was silent on the other end of the phone.
“That’s what I thought.”
I hung up, grabbing my wine and chugging the entire glass.
Claire stared at me with wide eyes. “He might have really needed you.”
“And if he does, he’ll call back.”
“Not likely,” Kate chuckled. “These men are known for their pride, and you just smashed his to bits. Not that I don’t commend you for your valiant effort. It was truly a sight to witness.”
“If he didn’t want to grovel a little, then he shouldn’t have been such an ass.”
With that, I snatched a chocolate from Kate’s box and popped it in my mouth.
“Hey!”
“You may be pregnant, but I’m a woman scorned.”