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

and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really

like an outsider.

the way Aaron has

these wolves

am a bigger threat

than theirs, comparatively.

reason, I feel lighter than

in the rearview. “Lucas is slow

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

that. “Fair point,” he tells me.

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

I ask. “Or are there other things you aren’t telling

ahead. “Better safe

doesn’t answer my question.

my eyes and then glance

shouldn’t court any extras anyway. But there is a pang of hurt.

the core of …whatever our

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

all we are capable of.

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