Clover, it’s time to get up.” Groaning loudly I throw off the covers and stretch long and hard. I haven’t slept so well since my father passed away. Collapsing back on the bed I see Levi standing over me dressed in jeans and a tight tee.
“You’re clothes are on the chair. Breakfast is almost ready.” Without another word he turns and leaves the room. So we’re back to this I see. I smile to myself, he may be bipolar but I remember his words last night. He definitely wants me. Climbing out of bed I dress quickly and head toward the kitchen.

Entering the kitchen with a bounce in my step I expect to see Levi but he’s nowhere to be found. There's a native man, around the same age as Levi. He was here last night, he was in buckskin pants. His hair is cropped short to his head, he has dark eyes like Levi’s just as built only not as tall. He looks up from the breakfast he is making and smiles.
“Walking in with a bounce like that… must have been a good night.” My cheeks heat up instantly while backpedaling from the kitchen as quickly as I can. My hand is caught by his rough one.
“Please don’t run I meant nothing by it. I didn’t mean to insult you or cause you discomfort. I’m Smith a friend of Levi’s. I made you breakfast, please come sit and eat.” I look down at his hand and I am amazed, his hand is warm but I don’t feel anything special. He immediately lets go.
“I made eggs, ham and toast.” He walks back to the stove and makes me up a plate.
“Here you go. Do you like strawberry or grape jelly.” I silently point to grape and he opens it before handing it to me with an award winning smile. Sitting at the eat in counter.
“It’s nice to meet you Smith, I’m Clover. So ok I have to ask, why are ya’ll so nice to me and my grumpy little foot looks like he wants to scalp me?” Smith snorts coffee through his nose he’s laughing so hard.
“Trust me the last thing that man wants to do is scalp you. He has hang ups Clover. I won’t tell you it’s going to be an easy road because it’s going to be far from it. I’ve known him since we were both in diapers, he is worth it. The rest of us want you to know you can trust us, that we are here for you like we are for Levi.” Nibbling on my breakfast my stomach flip flops with nerves.
“Are you coming with us smith?” Before he can answer heavy boots enter the kitchen behind me.
“No, he’s not.” Levi scowls at Smith over my head and Smith immediately raises his hands in surrender.
“Well, I think that's my cue. I’m heading home now, it’s nice to meet you Clover. Welcome to our pack, welcome home.” I smile at him and Levi growls at Smith. Oh, good Lord, really?
“Down boy, you don’t growl at company!” Smith grins and Levi gapes at me with his jaw open. Slipping down off my chair I walk up to him and close his mouth with two fingers.
“Careful, you don’t want to let the flies in.” Smith takes this moment to slip out the back door while Levi is fixed on me.
“You’re awfully bold this morning. Sleep well? Or do you enjoy trying to make a fool of me in front of my friend?” Who pissed in his wheaties this morning?
“Me make a fool of you? I think you were doing a bang up job of that on your own. Smith was telling me nothing but great things about you and then you come in here all doomsday style and be a complete jerk to him. Some friend you are.” Turning back to my plate I hate wasting food but now I really can’t eat any more. Pitching the food I...