Wolf’s Honor: Caedmon Wolves Book Six Read Free Page B

evaluations had come up. Thank God she wasn’t subject to evaluations anymore. Not since her eighteenth birthday, and that had been over five years ago. Now, the appointments weren’t mandatory. Just because she had grown up an orphan of the State, didn’t mean that she was stupid or mental.
    “Well…” William pulled into a parking space and pushed the gearshift into park. “We’re here.” His hand moved awkwardly away from the stick shift.
    He turned the sports car off, and that was her notice that he planned to walk her to the door like he always did. He’d never been inside her apartment because she always declined his requests. Her excuse had been the same since day one: She wanted to get to know a man well before inviting him inside. And he’d always accepted that.
    William got out and came around the other side of the car to help her out. He walked her to the front step. “I had a great time, as always. I have something in mind for our next date?”
    He looked proud of himself. His brown eyes sparkled with enthusiasm and his lips had already broken out into a smile.
    “What’s that?” she asked, trying to smile back.
    It wasn’t that she wasn’t interested. It was just that nights when she was anticipating pulling off a drop had always been nerve-wracking for her. When she’d accepted William’s suggestion to go out to dinner, she’d thought it would clear her mind until the very last minute, but it hadn’t helped. As the virtual clock counted down, all she could think about was all the reasons why she should have told her brother no this time.
    “It’s going to be a surprise.” He lifted her hand and pressed his lips to it. Always a gentleman. He’d given off the nice guy persona since the very first day they’d met, right around the time she’d started a new job at the diner. She had been on her way out the door after working two shifts, and he had an appointment with the manager to discuss funding for the building expansion. William’s people were bankers and big investors. She knew he was wealthy, and she kind of figured that he knew she was not. As they continued to date, she wondered what this rich, privileged, and polite guy saw in her.
    “William, I’ve been meaning to tell you some—.”
    “—I have everything planned. My parents are driving out to see you since we never got a chance to visit them. They know you’re in school and all.”
    “But, I’ve—”
    “Next week? What do you say? If the date is not right, we can always change it.”
    Antonia sighed and pressed her lips together. “Let me think about it. Thanks for the date.”
    “Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. I just wish you could stay out a little longer.” His eyes swept from her face down to her body and then came level with her breasts. His lips parted slightly.
    William never acted on his obviously blatant urges to consummate their relationship. She never encouraged it either, which, of course, left her wondering. This was all foreign to her. She’d never had a steady boyfriend before. She’d never had a boyfriend at all.
    Antonia fumbled with her keys. “I wish I could stay out later too, but I have an early shift in the morning. Thank you for the date. I enjoyed myself.” She cracked the door open and waved goodbye.
    Reluctantly, he held up his palm and returned the gestured.
    She entered the home and closed the door behind her. When she heard the faint sound of an engine starting in the distance and tires screeching off, she knew he was gone.
    William wasn’t the problem, she was. She’d have to let him go sooner or later. He deserved a better girlfriend.
    “I can see you’ve been out with that rich dork again.”
    Andrew’s voice came out of nowhere and she jumped. He peeked his head out of the kitchen.
    “Yes, and?” She threw her purse on the sofa.
    “It’s been what? Two months? Shouldn’t you have a car like the one he has by now?”
    Antonia scowled. “Why don’t you shut