Best Friends (New Species #15)(12)

Snow glared at him. “I was in the mood for a steak sandwich, and everyone agreed it sounded good.”

“After you scouted the back parking lot and spotted her car there.” Jinx snorted. “I saw you look in that direction on our way to the sheriff’s office. You made certain she was at the diner, and you suggested having lunch as soon as we were done with our meeting.”

“She’s attractive, and she makes me smile.”

Timber nodded. “She’s a bit shy, though. I think you need a more aggressive female.”

“She shot two males.” Snow’s irritation grew. “That’s courageous. Did you see what the other humans inside the diner did? They threw themselves on the floor, and some were wiggling on their bellies to get away. She didn’t run. She retrieved a weapon to help us.”

Jinx nodded. “That was kind of hot when she stood up clutching that old weapon.”

“I was afraid she’d shoot one of us,” Timber admitted.

“She wouldn’t do that.” Snow slammed his utensils down. “She’s always friendly when we go to the diner.”

“She looked so terrified in that moment, it was possible she’d shoot anything that moved.” Timber frowned. “I didn’t mean she’s an enemy. We all know the difference between humans who are just polite to us because they must be, and those who are friendly because they accept us.”

Snow calmed. “I just want to check on her. I plan to do that after we’re certain we won’t have an issue with the press showing up at our gates or them trying to sneak over a wall.”

Timber nodded. “I’m just glad that Wind is almost recovered from the healing drugs.”

Snow agreed. “He’s a strong male.”

“We’ll go with you,” Jinx offered. “You know it’s best if we stick to groups of at least four until we’re certain there won’t be more issues. I’ll grab someone to fill out our team.”

“Yes,” Timber agreed. “We’ll back you up, Snow.”

“She’ll be at home until she heals. I don’t need you to go with me.”

Jinx chuckled. “We’ll stay outside to keep an eye out for anyone else. We know you want to be alone with her.” He wiggled his eyebrows. “To help her undress and shower. It will be difficult for her to wash her hair with an injured arm.”

Snow growled. “Stop.”

“I talked to Chimes,” Jinx added.

Snow growled louder.

“So, Mr. Blue Eyes with the amazing ass, are you going to wear jeans and your gray tank top?”

Timber laughed at Jinx’s teasing.

“I’ll remember this if you find a female you like.” Snow shot them both dirty looks. “I will get even.”

“He’s going to be doing laundry tonight to make sure her favorite outfit is clean and ready to wear.” Jinx sipped his drink. “Just don’t fall on her in the shower.”

His temper snapped. “I am not clumsy! You’re the one with a name that implies you’re a klutz.”

Timber reached over and slapped his shoulder. “We are teasing. Stop showing off your fangs and thinking about ripping into our flesh.” He lowered his arm. “I’d be more afraid she thinks you don’t have a heart and are cold, with that name you picked.”

Snow stood. “I’m no longer hungry.”

Jinx gripped his arm and yanked on him. “Sit. We will stop teasing.”

He hesitated.

Timber nodded.

Snow sat and picked up his fork. “Leave me alone.”

Jinx leaned in and lowered his voice. “You’d be in a better mood if you shared sex with that female. From what I heard, you don’t have cable.”

“I’m done,” Snow snarled. He threw down his fork and stomped off.

“Come back,” Jinx shouted, laughing. “Where is your sense of humor?”



Timber shook his head as he watched Snow leave. “That was taking it too far about the cable. No male would have admitted the truth under those circumstances, unless he wanted to lose the female’s interest.”

Jinx grinned. “He needs a challenge, and she won’t give him too much of one, judging by the way that human looked at him. He’ll get her undressed, and she’ll be all his as soon as she figures out we know what to do with a female in bed. Too bad he’s not a feline.”

Timber glared. “Some females prefer not to have two pussies to contend with. They also know canines are more loyal.”

“Two pussies?” Jinx arched his eyebrows.

“You and their own sex.”

“Clever.” Jinx rolled his eyes. “A mated Species is always loyal.”

“Too bad most humans aren’t aware of that. They associate canines with something that is loyal. Do you know what they link felines to? Being finicky and difficult.” Timber grinned. “Canines are also known for being excellent with safety and security. Ever hear of a police feline?”

“I’m not allowing you to bait me. I can purr. Human females would be afraid you’d piss on them to mark your territory.”

Timber growled. “Do you know what I think? We should get our aggression out. We could go see who the better fighter is.”