Chapter 88

AARON

“Then get off your as s, quit hiding like a scared little girl, and fight them yourself.”

Leah’s chest heaves. She’s angry and she should be. She’s

been fighting me for most of her life, why the he ll would she

start feeling sorry for herself now?

If anything, she should be elated to be back with her ‘family’

“Hey,” I catch her hand before she can storm off. That spark is there, as strong as ever. “Take a second. I didn’t come here to

argue with you.”

“You sure about that?”

“Tell me what you need.”

Her eyes search mine like she wants to say something.

I use the grip on her hand to pull her closer, but she pushes against my chest, blocking me from holding her. “Just tell me the protocol, Aaron. It’s been a bit of a slow transition here and I’ll be honest, I haven’t made a great mark to start. What

would you do in my shoes?” she asks candidly.

“Show your strength, Leah. You’re smart. Show your resilience. What does this pack need, how can you provide it? Be

supportive and invite the pack-every member-to contact you directly. I know there’s risk with that-”

your welcome package was about?”

and knives? “Yeah. Mostly. Speaking of…you’re not carrying.”

you and I rushed

answer pleases

appreciate

my guys nod or take a

an honor

coronation, Alpha Leah.”

She smiles brightly.

of light and life that

this woman. I’ve missed it. Missed

can get the main hall restored to order, that might be the best place. Or we could even

yard with its almost calf-high grass. “We could mow this field, I suppose. If you’d rather be

says quickly.

of these ceremonies would typically involve shifting. Leah can’t do that. So we don’t want to

squeeze it. “This is your

nods. “You’ll help?”

why I’m

frat house vibes will make the space more welcoming overall. This is the main packhouse. It should accommodate

and families.”

we need something, don’t waste time

past and into the house.

her arms.

I briskly rub

to my di

she answered

me from

fantasies about that stu

expression just now…something’s not right.

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