The Empath's Mate novel Chapter 9

"Jer, it's fine. I won't say a word, the three of us can keep this secret." She said smiling sweetly at me.

I smiled and nodded back at her to agree. Something was different about the way she was looking at me. Almost like she was beginning to relax slightly. I wasn't sure if it was because we weren't alone or if she was beginning to feel the bond. The cause didn't matter to me, it was soothing my wolf regardless.

"I appreciate it, I haven't been in the dog-house for a while now. It's a new record! Anyways I will let you both have your lunch. Nikola, if you would like Saturday night a bunch of us will be meeting at the local bar. They have karaoke night; you are welcome to join. It's a great place to meet new people if you will be in town for a while." Jeremy offered.

"I will try to make it." I said smiling to him.

"Great, Roni can give you the details. Maybe you will be able to convince her to join us this week." He said grinning at Roni.

My wolf stirred at how playful they were, but I was able to suppress it. I gave her a grin joining in the fun and I saw her light up at my response. She diverted her eyes reaching for her bag.

"If you two are done planning my weekend, can we head to lunch? I'm starving today." She smiled sweetly, blushing the slightest bit as I heard her stomach agree with her.

"Come on now Roni, you have been saying next weekend for the last 3 weeks." He continued to tease her as we left her office.

"I will meet you downstairs, I want to grab my notes. It was nice meeting you Jeremy." I said to them as I headed into my office.

I walked in and stopped before picking up the binder on my desk. Something about the room felt different. I looked around and nothing was out of place. I checked my binder and realized the flash drive Roni had handed me earlier was missing. I checked my drawers to see if I set it somewhere else. After a few minutes I gave up the search and headed for the door, I didn't want her waiting any longer after hearing her stomach growl.

Veronica POV

I was chatting with Jeremy waiting for Nikola to meet me downstairs. When he walked into my office, I could sense his tension before he entered the room. I figured Jeremy would be a good distraction. He is friendly and always in a good mood it seems. Nikola seemed to be slightly confused when meeting him, I was having trouble figuring out why.

I was starving, and oddly excited for this lunch. I had been apprehensive about it since this morning but as time goes on, I find myself missing Nikola when he isn't near me. I just want to know he is close for some reason. I began to get worried after a few minutes, I told myself he just got caught up in a conversation and there was nothing to worry about.

When I saw him round the corner, my face lit up. Jeremy coughed next to me hiding a chuckle. I gave him a glare and he looked at me with knowing eyes. I could feel my face turn red as the heat spread.

"Sorry, I seemed to have misplaced something, I will find it when I get back." Nikola said.

"If you need to look for it, we can reschedule. Or we can order in and I can help?" I suggested.

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