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.

is surprising to say the

like an

Aaron has

it’s just that these wolves are a

am a bigger threat to my

than theirs, comparatively.

I feel lighter than I have in

in the rearview. “Lucas is slow

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

point,” he tells

the two other SUVS escort 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 other things you aren’t

safe than sorry,” he tells me.

doesn’t answer my

and then glance out

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

…whatever our relationship is…there has never

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

this is all we are

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