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.

Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least.

an outsider.

it’s the way Aaron has changed toward me.

it’s just that these wolves are a ‘known’

am a bigger threat to my

than theirs, comparatively.

lighter than I have in

rearview. “Lucas

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 such a bad thing that

“Fair point,” he

wasn’t surprised when he came with a

extra security measures just for my benefit?” I ask. “Or are there other things you aren’t telling

“Better safe than sorry,” he tells me.

doesn’t answer

roll my eyes and then glance out the

any extras anyway. But there is a pang of

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

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

all we are capable of.

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