Lynn was waiting with my mother outside. They both looked up as we left the house. She started to shake a little, but Toya and I both pretended not to see. "Ready to go?" I called.

My mom smiled and rubbed her shoulder. "Lynn wanted to ask a favor."

I walked over and waited. "Okay..."

Lynn shuffled for a few seconds. "I know that this is just a bandaid. And it won't help me process anything that has happened." She was stalling and trying to explain herself.

"Just ask." I tipped my head to the side and waited.

She met my eyes and I saw panic there. "I'm terrified to leave. So much so that my wolf is digging into me. She feels safe here, and we haven't felt safe since leaving our pack."

That was a kick to the stomach. "Understandable." I looked at my mom. "I failed you."

Lynn shook her head. "No. Amy you didn't." She grabbed my hand. "You had things you had to do."

I nodded. “But I should have kept a better eye on you and what was happening." I rubbed my thumb over the side of her hand. "I owe you." She shook her head. "Just tell me what you need. Do you need to stay here? Done. I won't make you leave."

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I watched her fight with her words. My mom stepped closer to her and

can do this." My mom's words seemed to bolster

met my eyes again, and I still saw the panic, but something

she probably didn't even know she had. "I want you to command me

like I was slapped. "What?" My gaze snapped to my moms, but

you say no, can you listen to my reasoning first?" She rushed out. I watched her for a

"Of course."

of hatred. "He doesn't deserve to have that much power over anyone. Including me. He took a bond that was supposed to be sacred and turned into torture." She looked lost as her brain forced her back to that place. I squeezed her hand, and I watched her eyes struggle to focus back on me. "If you take the fear away, then I can function. I

me anymore. And

kill him now." Toya tossed out softly. Her

Lynn shook

But we have run out of time. She lifted her hand. "I'm shaking

if they see what I have

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