Chapter 88

AARON

“Then get off your as s, quit hiding like a scared little girl, and fight them yourself.”

Leah’s chest heaves. She’s angry and she should be. She’s

been fighting me for most of her life, why the he ll would she

start feeling sorry for herself now?

If anything, she should be elated to be back with her ‘family’

“Hey,” I catch her hand before she can storm off. That spark is there, as strong as ever. “Take a second. I didn’t come here to

argue with you.”

“You sure about that?”

“Tell me what you need.”

Her eyes search mine like she wants to say something.

I use the grip on her hand to pull her closer, but she pushes against my chest, blocking me from holding her. “Just tell me the protocol, Aaron. It’s been a bit of a slow transition here and I’ll be honest, I haven’t made a great mark to start. What

would you do in my shoes?” she asks candidly.

“Show your strength, Leah. You’re smart. Show your resilience. What does this pack need, how can you provide it? Be

you directly. I know there’s risk with that-”

what your welcome package was

and knives? “Yeah. Mostly. Speaking

saw you and I rushed

answer pleases me.

good to see you all. I appreciate the support and that you’d come this far to help me.”

of my guys nod or

says: “It’s an honor

coronation, Alpha Leah.”

She smiles brightly.

of light and life

I’ve missed

point. “If you can get the main hall restored to order, that might be the best place.

almost calf-high grass. “We could mow this field, I suppose. If you’d rather be outside.”

she says quickly.

typically involve shifting. Leah can’t do that. So we don’t

again and squeeze it. “This is your show, honey.”

“You’ll help?”

I’m

house vibes will make the space more welcoming

and families.”

To my men I say, “Get in there. If we need something, don’t waste time asking. Just take the initiative to

file past and

her

the gooseflesh rising on her skin. I briskly rub her arms. It’s meant to be perfunctory. She’s cold. I’m warming

that to my

she answered the phone.

to stop me from dragging

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