Grace of a Wolf by Lenaleia

Chapter 55

Chapter 54: Caine: Let It Slip

CAINE

"That won’t be necessary," Jack-Eye assures the human with a placating smile. "Give us an hour."

Bob’s shoulders relax. Of course; he’s stood up to us without immediate repercussion. He must be feeling quite pleased with himself. Strong. Capable of fighting back.

My fingers curl into the plastic fabric of the camping chair.

Wait, Fenris says, nipping at my knee. It’s quickly becoming an unpleasant habit. See what Jack-Eye is thinking first.

"One hour," the insipid little human agrees, backing away. "Or I call the cops, okay?"

I bare my teeth. Bob quickens his retreat.

"What the hell was that?" I demand of Jack-Eye once he’s out of earshot. "Since when do we bow to humans?"

My beta looks uncharacteristically serious as he crosses his arms and widens his stance. This is body language I know a little too well; he always stands like this when he’s willfully defiant.

Of course, he usually has a reason.

"You’re trying to get on Grace’s good side, aren’t you?"

My eye twitches. I grunt noncommittally. Saying no is harder than I expected. I’m not agreeing with him; of course not. But I am interested in what ridiculous excuse he’s come up with.

Jack-Eye does have quite the experience with females, Fenris muses. His mating habits are unparalleled among the Lycans.

I study Jack-Eye’s face. It isn’t like I don’t know what he looks like; he’s been by my side for years. But it’s my first time really noting how unmarred it remains compared to most in our pack. His skin is smooth and free of battle scars Lycans typically wear like badges of honor. Or survival.

carry the marks

Beta has managed to keep

that attracts females, Fenris interjects with a dismissive mental snort. It’s his personality. He knows how to charm them. Makes them feel special before

Hmm.

says dryly, oblivious to our side conversation, "dominating

I’ve begun thinking of her

seem to mention her humanity when

camper," Jack-Eye continues, gesturing toward Lyre’s RV, "has already earned Grace’s trust. You

don’t bully,"

a

flash of rainbow hair. Lyre stands just beyond the glass, watching us. For

so Jack-Eye can hear.

the strange woman’s direction. "See

appears human, but for a minute

never noticed, but Lyre’s already disappeared from the

about that woman," I

But Jack-Eye also frowns at the camper; Fenris’s words must

human with cat eyes? "Could she be some sort

don’t think so. We would be able to smell it if

going to leave Grace

beta ignores

commands, turning to Andrew and Thom.

been my beta since the beginning, but his audacity has been growing over the years. Granted, I’ve allowed it to happen, trusting

not even glancing in my direction.

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