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

member-to contact you directly. I know there’s risk with

what your welcome package

knives? “Yeah. Mostly. Speaking of…you’re not

and I rushed out

answer pleases

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

like they had a choice. But several of my guys nod or take a knee.

teammate, Benny, says: “It’s an honor to attend your

coronation, Alpha Leah.”

She smiles brightly.

there it is, that burst of light and life that I’ll forever

with this woman. I’ve missed it.

guys move to take point. “If you can get the main hall restored to order, that might be the best place. Or we could even look to

its almost calf-high grass. “We could mow this field,

says

Leah can’t do that. So we don’t want

hand again and squeeze it. “This is your show,

nods. “You’ll help?”

I’m here.”

I think just cleaning out the frat house vibes will make the space more welcoming overall. This is the main packhouse. It should accommodate

and families.”

If we need something, don’t waste time asking. Just take the

and into the

rubs her arms.

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

to my di

hard since she answered the phone.

on her skin, it’ll take a miracle to stop me from dragging her into

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