CAUGHT OFF GUARD

ADAIRA

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I wasn’t afraid as I got dressed and walked downstairs to join the others to serve meals, but I was still wary. I didn't know what to expect, the anticipation was killing me and not in a good way. Gavrael was making things worse by behaving like he hadn’t just been in my room trying to seduce me, and then threatening me right after that before leaving. He was seated at the head table with the high ranked rogues that usually ate with him minus Midi. Shifters healed fast but even broken bones required more time before they would become good as new so she must be with the pack doctor. Knowing that I managed to keep her away from Gavrael was immensely satisfying, even if it was just for one meal. If she was here, she would have been throwing herself at him despite his disinterest. Other female shifters wanted him too, but she was the only one bold enough to show it.

The rogues gave me the stink eye as I went around passing out food and clearing out empty plates while Gavrael igno