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

invite the pack-every member-to contact you directly. I

your welcome package was about?”

“Yeah. Mostly. Speaking of…you’re

I saw you and I rushed out

pleases me.

to see you all. I appreciate the support and that you’d

of my guys nod or take a

says: “It’s an honor to

coronation, Alpha Leah.”

She smiles brightly.

there it is, that burst of light

woman. I’ve

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, I suppose. If you’d rather

says

The conclusion of one of these ceremonies would typically involve shifting. Leah can’t do that. So we don’t want to point to reminders

grab her hand again and squeeze it. “This is your

nods. “You’ll

I’m

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

and families.”

need something, don’t waste time asking.

guys file past and into the house.

her

the gooseflesh rising on her skin. I briskly rub

to my di

since she

miracle to stop me from dragging her into the

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