Malakai (Stone Society #13) - Faith Gibson Page 0,42
motioned to Josie. “Your chariot awaits.”
Kai picked her up, placed her on the gurney, then kissed her in front of the others. It didn’t surprise her because Tessa and Gregor had kissed as soon as they got out of the car. “I’ll see you soon, Sunshine.”
Trevor pulled the sheet up over her face. “Sorry about this, but if anyone sees me with a live body, they’ll know something’s up. And I should probably shut up now because if anyone sees me talking to a body they believe is deceased, they’ll think I’m… No, they won’t. They would expect that. Well, my coworkers would, but those visiting their family members don’t need to know the crazy man who works in the morgue likes to talk to his patients. Technically, I know they are no longer patients when they reach my cold, stainless table, but it sounds nicer than corpse. Jeez, you’re not going to want anything to do with me. Sorry. I tend to ramble. I don’t need an excuse; it’s just something I do.”
“I think we’re going to get along swimmingly. I ramble too. And I’m sorry if I offended you just now. Kaya threw several names at me, and I was happy to have remembered yours.”
“Kaya’s good at that. Throwing things. Mostly it’s attitude, but she has to, being the Queen to all that badassedness. Just wait until you see all the males in a room together. It really is something. I’ve had a while to get used to it, but it’s still something to see. I’m glad you’re one of the mate club now. I look forward to rambling with you more and getting to know you.”
“Me too.” Josie felt weird talking to Trevor, mainly because she couldn’t see him.
“Hey, what was that you called Tessa?” Josie asked.
“TFR. Stands for third favorite redhead. Jasper’s my favorite for obvious reasons. Tessa used to be my second favorite, then Katherine came along. I’m mostly teasing Tessa because she’s truly one of my best friends. If I had an older sister, I’d want it to be her.”
“I would agree. I’d rather Tessa be my sister instead of the one I have.”
“Yeah, I had the, uh, pleasure of meeting yours.”
“I’m sorry.”
Trevor laughed. “I didn’t have to interact with her, but you might want to apologize to Dr. Bailey. Speaking of the gorgeous oncologist… Dr. Bailey, here’s your patient. Safe and sound and newly mated.”
“Thank you, Trevor,” a familiar female voice said. When the door clicked shut, the sheet was pulled off Josie. “Hi. I’m Sabrina Bailey, one of the other mates. I’m glad to see you coherent and without a fever.”
“You and me both. Thank you for helping in my escape.”
The pretty doctor smiled, her teeth white against her dark skin. “My pleasure. I have to admit, that’s the first time I’ve lied to someone’s mother like I did yours. She is beside herself with worry.”
“When’s the last time you gave her an update?” Josie asked, climbing off the gurney. Dr. Bailey handed her a hospital gown, and Josie changed out of the scrubs into the scrap of fabric that did little to cover her butt.
“A couple hours ago. I told her we were waiting on test results. I have to say, you look relatively clean for someone with such a high fever.” Sabrina had a glint in her eyes. “If your mom asks, I’ll tell her we used dry shampoo. God, I hate lying, but it was for a good cause. Right?”
“The best.” Josie found she meant it. She was now part of a secret society of shifters and their mates. She had never felt so alive.
Chapter Eleven
Malakai followed Gregor and Tessa into the main part of the hospital. Gregor let Kai know Frey had picked his Jeep up from Josie’s apartment and was parking it in the main visitor’s lot. Gregor and Tessa turned left to head to the waiting room, and Kai went right toward the front entrance. Trevor texted to let him know what room Josie was in, but Kai couldn’t walk right in. He had a part to play.
“I’m here for Josie Pierson. Where is she?” he asked, playing the concerned boyfriend. Sabrina, Deacon’s mate, was in on the ruse, so when he stopped at the nurse’s station inquiring about his girlfriend, Sabrina intercepted him.
“Kai, what are you doing here?” Presley asked. A woman who was an older version of Josie was behind her. Gregor and Tessa had joined them at that point.