Then again, did I ever think to ask how she learned to make amazing grilled cheese sandwiches?
“It’s all about the cheese,” he continues as he sets a plate stacked with sandwiches on the island before turning back to flip the ones still on the griddle.
Alexander snorts. “He uses like six different kinds of cheeses—mozzarella, asiago, fontina, provolone, parmesan, andcheddar. They’re a heart attack waiting to happen—especially when you add bacon.”
“Are you like a health nut or something?” I ask, taking another bite as I try to think back on what Kiara’s told me about the alpha.
“He’s not. Don’t let him fool you.” Mason grabs a sandwich, shaking it at Alexander before taking a bite. “He talks a lot of shit, but he loves cheese.”
The alpha in question shrugs, a grin pulling at his lips. “I really do.”
I return his smile and realize I’ve stopped crying at some point.
“Okay, that’s all of them.” Davis sets another plate full of grilled cheese onto the counter, followed by three empty plates that he hands out to his pack mates. “Now, let’s eat so we can figure out what we’re going to do about little K.”
And just like that, my appetite is gone.
CHAPTER SEVEN
Kiara
“Oh my god, Kiara! Stop it! We’re not talking about Luci anymore!” Ruby’s cheeks flush as she ducks her head to look at the dress she was admiring, and I bite back a laugh.
I’ll admit I’ve been laying it on a little thick since meeting Lucifer, but that’s what she gets for hiding him from me. As if I wouldn’t know how she feels about him as soon as I saw them interact.
Not that Ruby’s ever tried to hide how she feels about anyone until right now.
I glance at Allison to find her biting back a laugh of her own.
Yeah, we’re definitely having way too much fun at Ruby’s expense.
But it’s been a nice distraction from the mess still waiting for me at home.
My phone’s been going off the entire time we’ve been gone, and when our food arrived, I’d had enough and shut it off.
I know Crew has to be freaking out, but I just can’t bring myself to talk to him.
Allison and Ruby have been doing a good job of not only distracting me but also convincing me that maybe this isn’t the worst thing in the world.
I’m still not a hundred percent sold on the idea that Mason and his pack are into me. I can kind of see it with Alexander and Davis, but they’ve always flirted with me.
And if Mason isn’t interested in me like that, then there’s no future with me in the pack—in Crew’s pack.
“Oh, hell no.” Ruby’s hands land on my shoulders, and she gives me a firm shake. “You’ve been doing a damn good job of staying positive. I’m not going to let you go back down that road again.”
“Whatever.” I try to shrug her off, but she’s really strong for an omega.
Allison joins her omega, resting her head on Ruby’s shoulder as they stare back at me. “I thought we were done wallowing? Didn’t we decide that there’s no reason to freak out until after you’ve talked to Crew?”
“Yes,” I grumble. “But it’s not like it’s that easy to just turn off my mind.”
“No? Then what was all that bullshit of you giving me a hard time about Luci?” she asks, lifting her eyebrow. She’s definitely calling me out on my bullshit, and I can’t blame her.
“Fine, but if you want me to keep my mind off of it, you better distract me.” I glance around the store, frowning when I realize there’s not a damn thing in here I want to buy. “And maybe find a store that has clothes I’ll actually wear.”
Ruby wrinkles her nose. “It’s not my fault you live in leggings and oversized shirts when you’re not in scrubs. You should let us do a full fashion overhaul of your clothes.”
“Yeah, no. We’re not doing that. I’m comfortable, and that’s all that matters.”