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

an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really welcomed me in

an outsider.

it’s the way Aaron has changed toward me.

it’s just that these wolves are a

I am a bigger

than theirs, comparatively.

the reason, I feel lighter than I have in

in the rearview. “Lucas is slow too.”

their headlights in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,” I say, “maybe

that. “Fair point,”

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

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

safe

doesn’t answer my

roll my eyes and then glance out

on my plate, I probably shouldn’t court any extras

of …whatever our relationship is…there has never

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

wonder if this is all we are capable

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