When Cass regained consciousness, she scrambled to get off Adrian’s lap but to no avail. “Are you okay?” The one she now viewed as her mate asked softly. She was so embarrassed, she couldn’t meet anyone’s eyes, never mind his. Knowing she must have blushed to the roots of her hair did not help her cause. “Do you want some juice?” The brunette that sat next to Adrian’s uncle offered gently, a small smile adorning her pretty face. Suddenly noticing how thirsty she was, Cass nodded vigorously, and accepted the glass. She drank greedily for about 5 seconds before realizing everybody was watching her. How unsightly! She blushed anew as she deposited the half-full glass on the table, and mumbled a small “Thanks.” “You’re welcome,” was the simple response she got. “Now, if you would be so

