Chapter 37

They'd behaved just like she instructed. They clearly didn't like due to facts or just out of instinct, frequently, there is more going on than what you realize." I whispered, "Okay." She wiped the tears from my cheeks and spoke warmly, "Now, dry your tears, little pup. Are you hungry?" I nodded. She'd given me much to think about. We walked back to the living room to find Langdon and Coal finished with their food. They were both sitting stiffly, staring off in stony silence. They'd behaved just like she instructed. They clearly didn't like it, but they had done it. If the situation wasn't so tense, I would have laughed at their expressions. Maybe Darcie did know a thing or two about dealing with dominant males. Coal's head snapped in my direction, his body tense. I gave him a shy smile. He inhaled sharply, eyes opening wide, no doubt startled by my drastic change in mood. I made my way to the trays of food, selected a sandwich and a drink, and then sat down on the couch next t