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Just then Robbie was paged and dashed off while Fran made his way to talk to HR.

CHAPTER 37

Jacob was just coming awake. He smiled to himself as he heard Joe softly reading. Joe must have spotted Finn’s e-reader and was obviously carrying on with the story.

“I really need to hear that story from the beginning.”

Joe laughed. “I can start it again if you want.”

Jacob opened his eyes and stretched. “I can always read it myself sometime.”

“How are you feeling?”

“Alright, I think. That is, I don’t feel exhausted anymore and my sickness pains have almost all gone.”

“Good. Fran’s not back from the hospital yet.”

“I miss him. How weird is it that I’ve just woken up and I miss him already?” he asked while sitting up.

“That’s not weird. I miss Frank when I’m not near him,” Joe said, jumping up and putting pillows behind Jacob’s back. “Apparently he misses me as well.”

“So, since you mated the pack Beta, does that make you a Beta mate?”

Joe laughed and sat down. “No, because that sounds like you telling people to beat a mate, namely me.”

Jacob burst out laughing. “It does, doesn’t it?”

Clairmont chose that moment to walk in, carrying a large tray. “Lunch, gentlemen. Laura has made a selection of finger foods. She thought you could pace your eating, Jacob. And although there is a jug of coffee on the tray, only a small coffee for you, but I brought you a bottle of orange juice.” As he talked he brought the tray over to the bed and placed it at the bottom.

“Thanks, Clairmont, you’re awesome,” Jacob said happily.

“And you are looking much better.”

“I feel it. Thanks for your help the other night.”

“You’re welcome. Now eat up, the two of you.”

“We will, thanks,” Joe replied.

“Clairmont, can you have some food ready for Fran for when he gets back from the hospital?” Jacob asked.

“I will indeed, and before you ask, Joe, Lord Frank is having lunch with His Grace as we speak.”

Joe smiled. “Thanks.”

“I will be back later to collect the tray,” the butler said, leaving the room.

Joe shook his head. “I keep forgetting Frank is a lord. How mad are our lives?”

“Mad, but they’re going to be amazing.”

“They really will. Now what do you fancy eating, shall I put a little of everything on your plate?”

“Yep, sounds good, but first I need the loo,” he said, sitting up and moving the covers out the way.

Joe jumped up. “Do you want me to help or will you use the walker?”

“I’ll use the walker I think, as I need to get used to using it for a while.”