Chapter 23: A Study in Healthy Support

“Aw crap. What happened?” asked Valerie, staring at Jamie from the doorway of their cabin.

“What makes you think something happened?” muttered Jamie, not looking up from her position.

“Seeing as how you’re face first in your pillows again, I’m gonna guess emotional distress. Be careful, you might become predictable.”

Jamie swore before rolling over.

“It’s a habit. I used to scream into them when I was angry.”

“So, what happened? I thought you were sparing with Logan?”

“I was,” she grimaced, glad Valerie couldn’t see her face. It wasn’t like she could explain the reason behind her emotional distress. How was she supposed to say, ‘yeah, your alpha who’s supposed to be fine and perfectly normal might also have Canis Syndrome.’

“Wait, Waaaaait a minute!”

Jamie’s head shot up. She didn’t like that tone, she didn’t like that expression, that excited look on Valerie’s face.

“No,” she said instantly. “Whatever it is you’re thinking, no.”