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

what your welcome package was

guns and knives? “Yeah. Mostly. Speaking of…you’re

I saw you and I rushed out

answer pleases

you all. I appreciate the support and that you’d come

several of my guys nod or take a knee. “We’re happy to be here,” Claudio says.

an honor to attend your

coronation, Alpha Leah.”

She smiles brightly.

of light and life that I’ll forever

with this woman. I’ve missed it. Missed her.

you can get the main hall restored to order, that might

open yard with its almost calf-high grass. “We could mow this field, I suppose. If

she says quickly.

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

squeeze

nods. “You’ll help?”

I’m

just cleaning out the frat house vibes will make the space more welcoming overall.

and families.”

I say, “Get in there. If we need something, don’t waste time asking.

guys file past and into

rubs her arms.

but I see the gooseflesh rising on her skin. I briskly rub her arms. It’s meant to be perfunctory. She’s

my di

been hard since she answered the phone.

it’ll take a miracle to stop me from dragging her into the nearest room, closet or nook and f**king her

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