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

an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least.

an outsider.

the way Aaron has changed toward me.

wolves are a ‘known’

I am a bigger threat to my

than theirs, comparatively.

reason, I feel lighter than I have in a week.

in the rearview. “Lucas is slow

I can see their headlights in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have

considers that. “Fair point,” he

wasn’t expecting Aaron to have the two other SUVS escort us. For the event, I expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when

for my benefit?” I ask. “Or are there other things you

straight ahead. “Better safe than sorry,” he tells me.

answer my question.

roll my eyes and then glance out the

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

core of …whatever our

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

wonder if this is all we

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