Chapter 71

“Yes. Sometimes. She’s a great friend and thinks she’s some mother hen approving my dates left and right. I think she likes this one…and yes, we are going to remain friends.”

“Again, I didn’t say anything.”

Reese smirked. “I can’t say the same about your brother and Tina, though.”

Luke agreed with that but didn’t say anything, unsure how Eric and Tina were navigating their complicated relationship now and how many people knew of its progress. When Reese left, Luke sat on the grass to continue monitoring Maya’s progress, aware of how strictly she kept to their barrier while also avoiding venturing deeper in. The private corner remained private as no one noticed what she was up to other than him and Reese, and that show of trust in them had him making sure they remained alone for the rest of her activity.

When her movements slowed, he was ready with her clothes, handing them over the moment she shifted back to human form. She shimmied in them, unashamed to face him naked. The confidence