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It took several more reassurances, but Talley was finally able to end her call with Joi, somewhat confident that she had a cover story for my whereabouts She turned her attention to me as soon as she pocketed the phone

"I know youʼre ht to be, but weʼve only got a couple of hours at best to get you clean"

"Clean?" I may not have looked spectacular, but I had taken a shower that

"Trust ht you ho of Alex"

I lifted the Spider-Man shirt to my nose All I could smell was a citrusy fabric softener "You smell him on me?" Was that part of a Seerʼs ability? Could they smell Shifters?

"Of course not, but to Jase and Charlie youʼll reek of wolf You need a really long shower and some clean clothes"

Talley Matthews, Shifter Expert

Yep, I was still pissed I concentrated on drawing deep breaths in throughit out of h clenched teeth "Letʼs go" Alex intercepted me at the door "Scout, wait" I stopped, but didnʼt look up "Youʼre not wearing shoes"

Crap He was right Where were my shoes? For that , but youʼll have to rewash it to cancel out the the eau de wolf" He did the whole stare at the feet, chew on the lip thing "Do you want to co?"

"Sure" What was I supposed to do? Stand there stubbornly and de me my freshly laundered clothes?

I followed him to the laundry roo look of sincerity on me "Iʼm sorry"

"My best friend is a Seer and you didnʼt tell ed her And held her hand"

"I hugged her because she was clearly upset and, in case you havenʼt noticed, Talley is a bit of a hugger"

"And I guess you had to hold her hand because talking on the phone requires a ton of moral support?"