Chapter 17

I leave Jessica and try to dispel the things she’d said from my

mind. Jessica would slide into Leah’s shoes in a heartbeat.

She’d assume the role of Luna, dedicate herself to me and

our pack and I wouldn’t have to doubt her commitment or

integrity.

She’s been loyal for as long as I’ve known her and she’s been

patient.

I don’t think that either of us expected this situation with Leah to be permanent. Certainly not when she was a minor and

then even after I married her there was always this notion

that things would not be permanent.

But as the years have gone by, my thoughts on that have

changed.

My goals have changed.

James is standing outside of the mansion and he’s pensive.

He’s working hard to step up but I can’t overlook the missteps that have been made. He moves to the driver’s side of the

I stop him.

“No. I’ll drive.”

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but tosses

get into the passenger side, I lock the

this meeting

can

I…”

is gutted by that announcement because it

trust in him. But there is nothing to be done for it.

Trust is earned.

something that can be assumed or demanded. And though James

grounded in the hurts her pack caused ours, his

speak of prejudices that he’s allowed to

and that is not

you going?”

the borders and ensure

He nods.

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and drive off. He’s still standing there

of the

and I drive toward a small town for a meeting with our human CFO of

a plan that has been a long

briefcase is on the table and he

normal venue,” he says. “You could’ve come to

my office.”

smile easily. “I like to change up the

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