Chapter 87

“Aaron, this is a surprise.”

My brother is watching me carefully and looking not very pleased.

“Are you si ck?” Aaron asks. “He reaches for my arm and grabs

my bicep. “You lost weight again.” He stares at my brother

angrily.

“I’m fine!” I say automatically. From the corner of my eye, I see

Adam. He gives a subtle shake of his head. What does that

mean? That he didn’t tell Aaron anything. That / shouldn’t!?!

“Why are you here, Aaron?” I nod at the guards with him. Men of varying ages that I interfaced almost daily at his packhouse. They smile or incline their heads respectfully.

around, staring pointedly at my brother before

to plan the other night, but the formal ceremony to welcome you to the pack is vital. I missed it. And we’ve come to pay tribute to-”

around to that

than hear it. “She needs to solidify her position and

shift, this is about leadership and vision and preserving the peace. Pack Roberts needs to know how she’s carried this pack financially all these years… they need to know her strengths and

bristles. “Don’t tell me how to run my

Aaron looks at me. “You’re

It’s good advice.

should’ve heard before

been here for four

that time moping and crying

my room.

f**ked this up, I reckon, and there is

a ‘new’ first

up weak and blo ody. Then me hiding out in this mansion and not making any effort to connect with these

offered condolences, and I know

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