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.”

continue to rib each other

is 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

it’s just that these wolves are

be that I am a bigger

than theirs, comparatively.

whatever the reason, I feel lighter

the rearview. “Lucas is slow

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

point,” he

expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when he came

just for my benefit?” I ask.

safe than sorry,” he

answer my

roll my eyes and then glance out the

extras anyway.

…whatever our relationship is…there

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

is all we

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