Chapter Twenty

Annie looked into the mirror above the sink in the small bathroom as she washed her hands. She had the oddest sensation flowing through her. Her sense were on overload and she didn’t know if it was because of what had happened in the car with Candy or if it was due to pregnancy.



She was hungry, but strangely she felt full. The feeling after a thanksgiving meal coursed through her, the need to go take a nap was strong. Rolling her shoulders, she stuck her tongue out at her reflection.



For a moment she considered splashing her face with the cool water. She didn’t as she thought about her face. The make up that Abby had carefully applied, making her look less sallow and sickly. She may be tired, but she still wanted to look nice for Candy.



Looking down at the water that swirled down the drain, she felt her face heat up as she thought about the sounds that Candy had made. It was a liberating feeling, and being with her just felt right.



“Hey, you ready?” Candy asked as she slipped out of the stall and moved to wash her hands.



“Yeah, I was just thinking about you.” Annie smiled at her.



“And what were you thinking about that has you looking good enough to eat?”



Annie’s lips twitched into a soft smile as her blush spread further. “The sounds you made.” She whispered, looking down at her hands as she dried them off.



“I like the sounds you make too.”



Annie’s grin widened as Candy reached around her to grab a paper towel. She peeked over at Candy. Watching as her mate tossed the towel in the trash. Her eyes moved up Candy’s long legs and a thrill shot through her at the idea of having them wrapped around her waist.



She thought about how it would feel to have her naked, as Candy clung to her while Annie worked her body higher and higher.



A soft growl pulled her from her thoughts and her eyes shoot up to her mate’s face. “I think we should go get dinner first, don’t you?”



Annie nodded her head and moved to the door, holding it open for her mate.



Candy placed her hand on Annie’s lower back, guiding her to the hostess’s station. “Hi, table for two.”



“If y’all will follow me.” The hostess said with a smile as she grabbed two of the laminated menus. Her pink ponytail swaying as she led the women towards a booth in the corner of the room. “Here you are, your waitress will be with you in a moment.”



Annie nodded before sliding into the booth, the fake red leather creaking underneath her as she looked around the restaurant.



Candy slid in beside her. She knew it was silly to sit right next to her, but even sitting across from Annie seemed too far.



“It smells really good.” Annie said, picking up the menu.



“It is, their green sauce is amazing.”



“I never really liked spicy foods before, but right now it feel like I can’t get enough of them.” Annie said as she read through the menu. From the smells wafting out of the kitchen, she knew the meal was going to be good. Already she could hear the sizzling of meats, smell the garlic and cumin lingering in the air.



“What did you like before?” Candy asked, not bothering to pick up her menu.



“I wasn’t picky, mostly veggies.” Annie sat down the menu, looking over at Candy, “What type of food do you like?”



Candy leaned closer to Annie, breathing in her scent. “I used to love orange slices, dipped in chocolate. My Jiji would bring them to me and my brother every holiday when she would come to visit.”



“What can I get you two ladies this evening?” Their waitress asked, pulling them out of their little bubble.



“Oh, um. I’ll have a coke.” Candy said, then looked at Annie.



“Water is fine.”



“Alright,” the waitress smiled a toothpaste commercial worthy smile at them. “Do you know what you’d like or do you two need a few more minutes?”



Candy turned to look at Annie, her eyebrow raised. “I’m ready, but you didn’t even pick up your menu.”



“I don’t need to.” Candy smiled. “I come here with the guys after practice.”



“Okay, cool.” Annie said, thinking about how often she must come here. Her sister had told her that Cannibal Moon was gaining popularity. They placed their orders, Annie dragged her hand across her pants leg. Her palms were sweaty and she couldn’t help but feel nervous. She wanted to touch Candy.



The waitress left them and Annie slipped her hand into Candy’s, “So you’ve got a brother?”



“I do, he takes after our father. Looks like him too. He’s got Mom’s personality, though. Is it just you and Abby, or is there a third one lurking around?” Candy asked, picking at the leather of the booth.



“Just us. Well, I mean, we do have parents, but I get the feeling that they regret having kids.” Annie said as the waitress placed their drinks in front of them.



“Food will be ready shortly, you two let me know if you need anything.”



Candy smiled up at her before turning back towards Annie. “I’m sorry you grew up like that.”



“Don’t get me wrong, they loved us. I just don’t think they liked us,” Annie said, as she picked up her water and took a sip. As she sat it down, she let out a yawn.



“Are you too tired for this? I know pregnancy can be hard and you’ve had a rough few days.” Candy blurted out the words in a rapid rush.



“Rough couple of months, but no. I’m happy to spend time with you Candy. I like being with you.”



Candy beamed at her mate, placing her hand on Annie’s thigh as she leaned closer. “I like being with you too.”



Annie sucked in a breath. Lust replaced the tiredness she felt. Could it be that her body craved what Candy offered? Her eyes flickered to Candy’s face, watching the way her pupils dilated.



Her heart beat faster in her chest and it felt like the air around them became charged. The pull she felt was overwhelming. Leaning closer, she placed her hand on Candy’s bare knee. Pressing her lips to Candy’s in a kiss that she had meant to be chaste.



It didn’t stay that way as Candy moved her hand up Annie’s thigh, her tongue moved against Annie’s. The urge to take and be taken was strong with them.



A soft cough interrupted them and Candy bulled back with a sheepish smile.