Free Finding Our Way (Werewolf Wars) by Bethany Shaw Page B

looked up at them. She set the bowl and spatula she was using down and walked to the counter. “I was beginning to wonder if you all were coming.”
    “Sorry, it took a bit longer at the grocery store than we expected,” Daniel said, running a hand through his hair.
    “It’s my fault,” Nora sighed. “They messed up my meds and had to call the pharmacy back home.” It had been a fiasco. She was just thankful they had gotten everything worked out in the end. While she still had a few days left, it was imperative that she not miss any doses.
    “It’s no problem. Let me just grab the cake,” Lark said, waving them off. The blonde scurried out of sight.
    Daniel nodded toward two men who were sitting at a table with a few pastries, and it took her second to realize she recognized them. They are from the ranch! Goose bumps crept across her skin as she came to the hard truth that they were there to protect Lark. It was then she noticed two other guys sitting almost out of sight behind the counter. Good grief, she has a whole security detail. She shuddered, for the first time truly realizing the gravity of the situation they were in. They were not safe out and about.
    “You want anything while we’re here?” Daniel asked pulling his wallet out.
    “No thanks, I’m good. We’ll be having cake later.”
    “You sure?”
    “Yeah, thanks anyway.”
    “Please be really careful with this,” Lark said as she came out carrying a giant white box. “This is the biggest sheet cake I’ve ever made and the box is kind of awkward to hold.”
    “I’ll take good care of it,” Daniel assured.
    “Thanks,” Lark said, setting it on the counter. “You want something before you go?”
    Daniel’s gaze drifted to the case in front of them. Nora noticed that he seemed to be hesitating and she shifted her eyes to Lark.
    “I’ll take a blueberry muffin,” he said after a long moment.
    Lark chuckled as she opened the case. “Here, have two. I know Devon steals all of them. I think he has an addiction to them.” Lark turned to Nora. “Do you want anything, Nora?”
    “No, thanks. I’m looking forward to this cake, though,” she grinned, peering down into the box. The white frosting stretched across the length of the cake. In the center was a large bouquet of iced flowers. The red, yellow, and orange flowers were intricately woven together and she wondered how long it had taken Lark to design it. “It looks good.”
    “Thanks, it’s vanilla almond. Sarah’s favorite.” Lark picked at the corner of the box with her thumb and forefinger. “I just hope she likes it.”
    “I’m sure she will,” Nora replied.
    “I can’t imagine what she’s going through right now. No nineteen year old should have so much heartache in their life. Not to mention, with the constant threat and her being abducted a few months ago...it’s all so overwhelming. I’m just worried about her,” Lark said quietly.
    “She’ll come around in her own time,” Nora reassured, even though she knew nothing about the woman they were talking about. If Sarah were anything like Lark, then the girl would be just fine.
    “I heard you are bringing pizza for everyone,” Daniel spoke up.
    “Yeah,” Lark smiled, her blue eyes lighting up. “I think the guy at Luigi’s just about died when I called to place an order there the other day.”
    “How many pizzas did you order?” Daniel questioned.
    Lark bit her lip. “Fifty. Do you think that’s enough?”
    “It should be fine,” Daniel nodded.
    “Good.” Lark sighed, her eyes drifted to the black circular clock on the wall. “Anyway, Devon will be here soon. You don’t have any more stops before the ranch do you?”
    “No, we’re heading straight back,” Daniel answered.
    “Great! I’ll see you two in a little bit then.”
    ***
    T he drive back to the ranch was quiet. Nora seemed content to look out her window, seemingly taking in her surroundings. Daniel focused on the open road ahead of