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

is surprising to say the least.

an outsider.

way Aaron has

these wolves are a ‘known’ evil.

I am a bigger threat

than theirs, comparatively.

feel lighter than I have in a week.

glances in the rearview. “Lucas

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

“Fair point,” he tells me.

us. For the event, I expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when he came with

benefit?” I ask. “Or are there

straight ahead. “Better safe than sorry,”

answer

roll my eyes and then glance out the

plate, I probably shouldn’t court any extras anyway. But there is a pang of

our relationship is…there has never

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

this is all we are capable

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