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.”

rib each other goodnaturedly.

amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the

an

way Aaron has changed

just that these wolves are

am a bigger threat to

than theirs, comparatively.

lighter than I have in

rearview. “Lucas

us, but I can see their headlights in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,” I say, “maybe it’s not such a bad

that. “Fair point,” he tells me.

two other 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 I get the impression that he’s been more cautious as

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

straight ahead. “Better safe than sorry,” he tells me.

answer my

and then glance out the

extras anyway. But there is a pang

core of …whatever our relationship is…there

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

this is all

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