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of a neat freak about his floors. Cash walked over to his couch and threw himself down on it. It was a giant, extra wide brown leather sectional. The ends were recliners, and there was a chaise lounge at one end. It wasn’t uncommon for him to fall asleep on the big sofa after work.
    He’d bought the couch with the vision of his mate and kids all piled on it. Covered in blankets, watching the massive TV that hung above the fireplace. Yeah, Cash had plans that weren’t about career and money. It was about family.
    His bear needed to run after smelling that sweet smell over at Connie and Edward’s. He wasn’t sure why the smell was so interesting to him. But he kept thinking about it. Maybe he’d drop over tomorrow and say hello to their new guest.

Chapter 7
    C onnie tapped lightly on the door to Cassie’s room and waited for a response. She tried again and heard a faint, “Yeah…”
    “Are you hungry, sweetie?” Connie asked through the door. Cassie had chosen to not come out of her room when Dax and Effie left that morning. She claimed she was in pain, but really she didn’t want them to go. This made Effie sad, which made Dax frustrated.
    “No, thank you,” Cassie said quietly. Connie heard her even through the door. Shifter ears. Sighing she turned back to the living room and saw Edward give her a raised eyebrow.
    “Give her time to get settled; she’s probably feeling pretty lost right now,” Edward said. He knew his wife and mate didn’t like when people weren’t all happy and fed. Connie thought food fixed everything.
    Edward watched his wife head into the kitchen and start opening cupboards and closing them. Like she was looking for some magic answer inside to lure Cassie out of her room.
    There was a knock at the door, and Cash poked his head in. Edward had told him a number of times to stop knocking and making him get out of his chair to open the damn door.
    “Hey, it’s just me,” Cash called out.
    “This is unexpected Cash. Two visits in two days,” Connie said greeting him and giving him a kiss and a pat on the cheek.
    “Just thought I’d bring over a jar of canned cherries mom had given me. Something tells me your new guest likes sweets,” Cash said, then realized that was an odd thing to say. Not that his aunt and uncle wouldn’t understand that he’d smelled her sweet scent and made a guess, but he didn’t want them to think he was a stalker.
    “Well, isn’t that kind of you? I’m afraid that Cassie isn’t feeling well today,” Connie’s voice trailed off.
    “She’s not okay?” Cash asked.
    “She’s a little blue. Effie and Dax had to leave today, and I think she’s a little down. I’ll tell her she had a visitor, though. Maybe she’ll be up for company in a few days.
    “Of course. I better be off. We have inspectors coming out today. I told Cage I’d show them around,” Cash said turning towards the door.
    “Damn busy-bodies,” Edward muttered.
    Cash gave him an agreeing nod and a wave. Heading out to the truck, his bear was unhappy they were leaving without seeing where that scent was coming from. Understanding his animal’s frustration, he promised him they’d try back in a day or two. Cash also promised him a long run after work.
    Connie and Edward were unable to get Cassie out of the bedroom the next day or the next. The physical therapist showed up and stood in his khakis and polo shirt with the clinic name on it staring at his watch. After almost fifteen minutes, Cassie finally said he could come in the room.
    They were in there for forty minutes when the therapist came out. “Has she been up and moving around?” he asked.
    “No, except for the bathroom, she’s been taking her meals in her room. She’s not even eating that much. I’m starting to worry to tell you the truth. I don’t want to call her friend and worry her, but…” Connie said, wringing her hands. She was standing beside her mate in the kitchen.
    When the therapist finally made it