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.”

continue to rib each other goodnaturedly.

an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to

an outsider.

the way Aaron

wolves

I am a bigger threat

than theirs, comparatively.

whatever the reason, I feel lighter than I

in the rearview. “Lucas is slow

other vehicles are behind us, but I can see their headlights in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,” I say, “maybe it’s not

“Fair point,”

the event, I expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when he came with a contingency of wolves, but I get the impression that he’s been more cautious

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

stares straight ahead. “Better safe than sorry,” he

doesn’t answer my

roll my eyes and then

extras anyway. But there is a

the core of …whatever our relationship

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

is all we

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