Chapter 17

I leave Jessica and try to dispel the things she’d said from my

mind. Jessica would slide into Leah’s shoes in a heartbeat.

She’d assume the role of Luna, dedicate herself to me and

our pack and I wouldn’t have to doubt her commitment or

integrity.

She’s been loyal for as long as I’ve known her and she’s been

patient.

I don’t think that either of us expected this situation with Leah to be permanent. Certainly not when she was a minor and

then even after I married her there was always this notion

that things would not be permanent.

But as the years have gone by, my thoughts on that have

changed.

My goals have changed.

James is standing outside of the mansion and he’s pensive.

missteps that have been made.

And I stop

“No. I’ll drive.”

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tosses me

moves to get into the passenger

meeting alone,” I tell him.

what can

I…”

by that announcement

in him. But there is nothing to be done

Trust is earned.

not something that can be assumed or demanded. And though James is

in the hurts her pack caused ours, his

Leah, speak of prejudices that he’s allowed to cloud

judgment, and that is

you going?” he

patrols along the borders and ensure

He nods.

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and drive off. He’s still standing

out of the long

and I drive toward a small town for a meeting with our human CFO of the

that has been a long time coming.

shop. His briefcase is on the table and he

venue,” he says. “You

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