Jamie just smiled, and held onto Erin’s hands for a bit. “Almost a year later, and you have a published book, and now people are standing around a... small bookstore wanting your autograph. What more could you want?” Erin asked, and Jamie sighed. “Stronger nerves?” She asked, and Erin joked, before giving Jamie a peck on the cheek. “You’ll be fine. Go.” She said, and gave Jamie’s butt a small love tap on the way out.Jamie gave her a weird look, as she walked out from behind the curtain. Once again. He explained, mentally, how everything sort of came together so quickly he didn’t even have a chance to give us a heads up. He explained how Brad, Mister Lowenstein, had been a fellow student with him at Arizona State University. Both Mom and Aunt Iris had also known him at that time. He further explained that, like everyone else, Brad thought he had been killed in a car wreck. Mary was actually the one who gave Dad the idea that having all these criminals suddenly having to fend for. .. something going on. I don't know what, but it was stronger than the casual friendship that had been between us in high school. And it sure as hell wasn't a one way infatuation this time. It was clear to see that Amanda was just as into me as I was into her. But, I didn't want to try and pick her up while my little sister watched. I had to get her home eventually. Plus, there were still plenty of trick-or-treaters around, travelling door to door in small packs.This just wasn't the time, or. ”“But they still came,” Morales returned. “Jeff,” he said, his voice becoming even more serious if possible, “it’s, uh ... this is embarrassing. I mean all of these ... Alphas have come to see me get married – see us be married, after all the shit I’ve done. And ... I have nothing. I can’t offer them anything other than a cup of coffee, because I don’t have anything to offer. I don’t even have a present to give my bride.”Jeff sat looking at the man, suddenly realizing just what he meant and how.