241 Grace: Sour Burritos
I sigh, only to sit upright as Andrew brakes out of nowhere to take a hard right into the familiar parking lot.
Of all the families in the Blue Mountain Pack, they probably spend the most time with humans. They’ve also never treated me poorly, though it doesn’t mean they’ve been friendly, either. Indifferent at best.
In my lap, my fingers twist around each other, over and over, until I finally blurt out, “Thanks for going along with me.”
He gives me a strange look as he parks the car. “You were drooling over the sign like you haven’t eaten in a year. I can afford some chips and salsa, Grace. If you don’t want to eat inside, we can just take it to go.”
Predictably, in the face of such loyalty from someone I once considered an enemy, it makes me squirm in my seat.
I’m starting to see some similarities between Andrew and Caine… okay, it’s just the one similarity. Being a shifter doesn’t count; that’s like saying humans are all similar because they’re, you know, humans.
He looks exasperated. “I called your name at least five times. You didn’t hear me?”
Duh. It’s the appetizer. It’s free. And they liked it, too.
But now that I think about it…
“Since always…?” Ernesto’s isn’t exactly known for their breakfast menu. Heartburn–level salsa and burritos ready to guide you to Heaven’s door, sure.
“Wait–why are you stopping? I said I wasn’t hungry.”
Also the only burritos in town, so if anyone’s really nitpicking, it isn’t saying much… but they are pretty good. At least to my unrefined palate.
He doesn’t ask me anything. Doesn’t even give me the old side–eye as his arm rests casually over the steering wheel. Just drives to where I told him to go, content to keep his silence and let me do whatever I want without explanation.
A hand abruptly cuts off my thought process as it covers my screen, and I look at
Andrew with a frown. “What?”
Which is silly, because there were always rumors. Most of them were so stupid it was honestly shocking to think anyone would believe them, but hey, there’s always someone out there willing to believe you’re the daughter of a super secret assassination organization who blackmailed the Alpha into an adoption because of something super secret–y and dangerous. 2
“You sure? You always liked the chips and salsa there.”
Ernesto’s… is not on it.
My hands ditch twisting and turning for cuticle–picking, a newfound habit about ten seconds old.
And that’s the end of the conversation. 1
“Ah.” He leans over the steering wheel to peer in the direction of the front door. “You’re right. Says it opens at eleven. Huh. Since when?”
He shakes his head a little. “I always knew you liked the place, but I didn’t realize you were that obsessed with their food. You only ever ordered the chips and salsa and you would always share it with both of us.”
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The readers' comments on the novel: Grace of a Wolf (by Lenaleia)
I really like the story and the characters of this book. I hope it's completed or will be soon, not dragging over and over....
What kind of trouble? What was the trigger for Brax's anger?...
Caine is her mate and he adores her, she shouldn't fear him like that and above all shouldn't show the kids that she's afraid 😮💨...
Not convinced this lie is a good idea. Too many variables that could make the plan go wrong: Andrew's loyalty? He knows Grace and Caine are mate. The kids? You're teaching the kids to hide or lie on something......
It's so funny how quickly Caine adopted the kids 😊...
The big Lycan king with a baby in his arms....Jack-Eye will so much laugh at the sight 🤣🤭...
Because me being always the rational person I am, who overthink everything always wonder: do you have that many clothes to afford ripping them off each time? Making them dirty with fluids? Certainly you won't go around like that!?...
She's slowly managing to control the energy flow 🥳 but how slowing it has a worse effect on him?...
On the other end, he should tell Grace why he is preventing the kids, especially Bun, to have contacts with her....
Cain's suddenly so funny I his daddy mood. He definitely must not leave again and stay with "the family" to keep his mood stable! 😊...