44

KNIGHT

“I can’t stay in the pack house anymore. My unmated members keep growing. So when I saved some money, I called an architect friend of mine, and he made a plan for me.”

“Do you have pack members outside the vineyards?”

“Yes. They live in the city, but they come to attend meetings, holidays, or if there are special occasions like weddings or pack parties. Park here.”

She pulled over the car at the harvesting area.

“I’ll show you something.”

We climbed out of the car.

“You put on the perfect outfit.” I glanced down at her boots.

“Making fun of my shoes?”

“I think you look cool.”

I grinned, and she frowned. “Don’t tell me you’re jealous of her?”

“No, I’m not, but you’re young, attractive, successful, and single.”

“Single?” I stopped and stared at her. “Are you single, Nirvana?”

She rolled her eyes as she walked through the spacing. “I mean, before you introduced me. Some men in your position sleep with their secretaries. Have you?”

“That’s what I like about you. You’r