Chapter 15: Theo

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Chapter 15: Theo

I had finished making all the necessary arrangements and was waiting in the kitchen for Ayla to get back home. I brought up some lunch since I knew she likely hadn’t had time to eat anything. I had packed a bag already, so I didn’t have to worry about it when she returned. I only had about an hour before I would need to get on the road, and I wanted to spend it with her.

“Theo,” Ayla called as she came in the door.

“I’m here, babe,” I replied, heading to meet her in the living room.

“What’s wrong? Is everything okay?” she said as she rushed to me, throwing her arms around my neck.

I squeezed her tightly, holding her as I savored her scent.

“Babe, what’s going on?” she pressed. “Your text didn’t sound good and you’ve been stressed all day.

The corners of my lips twitched. “I’ll be okay, love,” I told her as I let her go. “But I do have some bad news.” I took her hand and led her around, pulling her into my lap as I sat on the couch. “I have to go out of town for a few days, babe.”

“Oh,” she said. “What’s going on?”

“We’ve had another rogue attack,” I said. “I need to go down and figure out what’s going on. I’ll be gone a couple days, but I’ll be back in time for the ceremony this weekend.”

“Is everyone okay?” she asked worriedly. “Do you want me to come

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lost one,” I said solemnly. “There are several still in the

said, hugging

come, too.”

so proud of her compassion and wished she could be there with

so much

you have to leave?”

have a little

her up, looking at her. She looked tired. My brow

pressed a hand to her

sad, I guess. I hate

held the side of her neck and I could feel her

today? Did you have contact with

I’m okay. I’ve just been on edge all day. Your message had me thinking some scary things, and I

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convinced. I

to see the pack doctor,” I insisted as I moved to stand. “I’ll find someone else to go

class for the day. So once you head out, I’ll take the rest of the day to relax and rest. But until then, can I just enjoy these few minutes

she opened for me. My hands slid up her back, pressing her against me as my fingers weaved into her hair. I took

my shirt over my head.

“you need to

her hand beneath

you I’m fine, baby,” she breathed. “And I want to show you just how much

falling back with a groan. Her weight shifted from my lap. I lifted my head and

“Babe,” I growled.

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better access. Her fingers wrapped around the base

I

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