Chapter 108

Going back to Aaron’s pack after this time apart feels strange.

And a lot like coming home.

We’re quiet for most of the ride.

It’s pitch black save for the headlights on the vehicles and these backcountry roads are virtually deserted. We’ve nearly

hit a few deer already, and I know Cedric is hoping we do. He

loves fresh venison.

“Take a run when you get home if you’re that hungry,” Aaron warns him. “But don’t dent another truck.”

The guys chuckle. William glances at us in the backseat. “I offered to drive.”

“No. You’re slow as f**k,” Cedric argues. “We wouldn’t make it

home til next week.”

to rib each other goodnaturedly.

amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really welcomed me in the past. I’ve always

an

Aaron has changed

these wolves are a ‘known’ evil.

that I am a bigger threat to my own pack

than theirs, comparatively.

the reason, I feel lighter than I

the rearview. “Lucas

the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,” I say, “maybe it’s not such a bad thing that they’re

that. “Fair point,” he

SUVS escort us. For the event, I expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when he came with a contingency of wolves, but

measures just for my benefit?” I ask. “Or are there

straight ahead. “Better safe than sorry,”

answer my question.

eyes and then glance out

got enough problems on my plate, I probably shouldn’t court any extras anyway. But there is a pang of hurt. It’s brief but

the core of …whatever our relationship is…there has never

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

this is all we are capable

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