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 goodnaturedly.

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

like an outsider.

it’s the way Aaron

these wolves

be that I am a bigger threat to my

than theirs, comparatively.

I feel lighter than I

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,

that. “Fair point,” he tells

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 been more cautious as of late.

for my benefit?” I ask. “Or are there other things you aren’t

stares straight ahead. “Better safe than sorry,” he

doesn’t answer

roll my eyes and then glance

any extras anyway. But

our relationship is…there

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

if this is all

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