The Dom's Patience is Rewarded [Unchained Love 4] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Cara Adams Page B

system for your windows tomorrow morning and should be able to install that tomorrow afternoon.”
    “Thank you. What about the cameras you were putting in trees to watch out for the rogue panthers?” asked Leticia, wondering if it’d even be safe to sit out on a deck by next summer.
    “We’ve gotten better coverage than we expected. Most of the property will be secure when we’re done. It’s been a bit tricky getting the power from the electric fence, had to boost that some, but all in all, it’s looking good.”
    “So we’ll be quite safe,” breathed Leticia. At last, no more worrying. It seemed like forever that the rogue panthers had caused her to run and hide, to be locked in her room, or even to just have security systems installed on the door and windows. To be totally free once again would be the most wonderful feeling.
    “The fence alone is likely a big enough deterrent for almost anyone. But with the CCTVs around the property we’ll be able to rest secure,” said JB.
    “That’s good news indeed. Thank you, JB.” Oliver smiled.
    JB picked up his things. “I’ll be back tomorrow afternoon to install the security system. Oliver, I’ll phone you when it’s ready.”
    “That might be a good time for Autumn, Jubilee, and I to go clean your apartment, William, so we’re out of the way,” said Leticia.
    “Good plan,” said William as Oliver walked JB to the door.
     
    * * * *
     
    William’s apartment wasn’t particularly dirty. Jubilee washed down the shelves of his closet as Leticia gave the kitchen area a good scrub, and Autumn cleaned the windows. Then they dusted, vacuumed, cleaned the tiny bathroom, and were all done.
    “That didn’t take nearly as long as I expected,” said Jubilee.
    “Me, either. He is a nurse after all. Likely that’s why it was quite clean,” said Autumn.
    “I’ll buy you lunch. Where should we go?” asked Leticia.
    “I’m not dressed for the Wooden Spoon, so how about takeout?” suggested Jubilee.
    “Sure. What would you like? Tex-Mex? Chinese? Pizza?”
    “So many choices. So much yummy food.” Autumn sighed.
    Half an hour later they were squashed together in the backseat of the car, sharing three different kinds of noodles.
    “Heavenly,” said Leticia, laughing as a noodle slid off her plastic fork.
    “Absolutely,” replied Jubilee, the only one of them using chopsticks.
    “You do that so well. Wherever did you learn to use chopsticks so professionally?” asked Autumn.
    “Well, I don’t know that’s it’s exactly the professional way, but Carey grew up overseas. His parents were military, so he lived in places where they ate with chopsticks all the time, and he taught me.”
    “That makes sense, I guess,” said Leticia.
    “How’s your shoulder? Does it hurt much from using it all morning?” asked Jubilee.
    Leticia rotated it carefully. “It’s a bit stiff, but it’s okay really. I just don’t understand why Dad was talking to the Alpha of the rogue panthers.”
    “There’s only one answer really, isn’t there? He’s selling out to them. The real question is why? Carnal Connections and his pack have supported him totally, so why sell out?” asked Jubilee.
    “Do you think the operative word is ‘sell’? That the rogue panthers are going to pay him big money for the remaining unmated females?” asked Autumn.
    “Boy howdy, now that’s an idea I never thought of,” said Leticia.
    “Larry will have thought of it. He never misses anything,” said Jubilee comfortably.
    “Yeah, Omar’s much the same,” added Autumn.
    “Just before your mom died your parents were always fighting. Do you think that has anything to do with why your father is acting like this now? Do you know why they were unhappy back then?” asked Autumn.
    “I was only thirteen, and I knew they argued a lot, but they never indicated why when I was around. They sort of needled each other all the time. The coffee was always too hot or too cold. The house too