The Pack: Rule Number 1 - No Mates

The Pack: Rule Number 1- No Mates

Chapter Eighty–Seven

DRAVEN

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tongon is my attempt to allow Demonic and his dad their private comeration. I kone they wouldn’t mind my butting in, but I’d much before they remember I’m standing here and center their words. Aside from that, I’m going to have to get away from Domunic tr at least a moment or two – so that I may make a private phone call. Bart will nevilto know what’s going on here. I dont want to arekdentally mut him in some xine. I’m pretty positive that Demonic has figured out who sent us here, but I won’t admit it until Il ve spoken with Bart.

ka their discttion

toward the upcoming verrmons, I tune them out and whip get my phone to text Em

where are you pays? I need you to head back here ASAP Iloist know how much more alone time I can bear before I hop back on that pony

LOL We’re at the

anover. At a furniture store of you can believe it. Roda says we’re supposed to be killing time. For what? I don’t know. I think your pony

than likes. Adam is here and they’re talking about some midnight ceremony that’s supposed to take place tonight. So about Roda…?

The rumors Gabriel spread about me being lose. One minute he and I were walking and talking, enjoying the breeze along the path and the next minute he was baking but of the woods toward Gabriel’s house to confront him.

did Koda say to him?

Not entirely sure, but I did hear the word mate. Koda hasn’t said anything else about it, so I can only hope he claimed me.

hat he marked you?

Emily-

No. And I dont think he’s planning to. He almost kissed me. At least, I think he was going to, but that’s when he got Domonic’s text.

Well, of course, Domonic strikes again.

“Who are you texting?” Domonic asks from the couch.

Shit: Sipping my phone in my back pocket I flip Domonic off “I need to walk to the market to get some more beef. You guys can finish up this conversation while I’m gone.” I say, grabbing my purse from the hall closet:

Damonic chuckles, “Oh no you don’t. If youre walking–I’m walking”

I glare at him, rolling my eyes heavenward as I make for the front door. “Imperfectly capable of shopping alone, thanks.

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his shirt off the floor and putting it back un. I’m going. I need to see the grounds anyway Mest a few of my…

us. Please try and take this seriously Demonic.

1. out a dress for tonight. You

It’s not for me,” I

a wary look. “You“-Adam says–are precisely who

me, my back going ramped straight. “How

insists, walking up to me with concemed eyes. “But it is also for you are his mate, his Lame.” He sighs, reaching a hand out to lift my chin. Draven, I know

hell if were not!”

show a united front. If any of the wolves sense weakness, or upset, among you two, it could get dangerous.”

that you are with

we

and the baby, I’ll pretend we are a happy

my heart stuttering. He spoks… vulnerable. his brow

the club asshole.

There are a few

here around six. His eyes lift toward mine

then. Take care of my grandpup,” he says, before stepping outside and

of my purse and placing my hand on the doorknob.

He asks, with a shake

store. I remind

He really looks at

lift to mine. Yes. Of course,”

is high in the sky, baking my skin with a soothing heat despite the beginnings of a winter chill in the air. Strangely enough, I m not at all cold in what I’m wearing. My body seems to be running hot these days and I’m curious as to whether

few young wolves that have stopped to stare

“I like

to buy

whisper, shoving his arm with my shoulder.

to teach you before

leaving burn fresh pain into my chest? I knew he was going

a stop in front of there. “Look at me, Driven.” I shake my head, my lip trembling and shattering iny previous attempts at remaining alool “Look at me!” So I do, ignoring the looks of her patrons as they enter

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gray irises wirling

his through clenched teeth.

doubt –

words said right now, while my mind is swirling with the familiar scent of him, and my heart is heavy it takes for

When did I tum into such a weak little crybaby? His arms close around me and as much as I hate to admit it, they are exactly what I need. The warmth of his hands as they stroke my back, Ells me calm and my tears run dry. I whimper into his chest. “I want never to have to think