“Thanks,” I grin. “Are the girls alright?”

“Absolutely,” he settles into his seat. “They're having a costume party, and it's not Halloween.”

“Oh,” I nod. “I guess that explains why I haven't seen my Beta for an hour now.”

Kingston chuckles, “Believe me, I'd give anything to play tea party with my girls right now.”

“I don't doubt you would boy princess,” I tease, earning myself an arched brow. It's a dare, one I'm willing to take him up on, especially after ...