Chapter 8 Deke Our room is bright and spacious, with a view of the mountains, which sprawl just outside. I’m relieved. I might be able to hike far enough out to shift and run to take the edge off. Tight quarters and too many humans make me antsy. Not to mention the s****l tension. Even as I think about leaving for a run, though, my wolf resists. Like he’s not willing to leave Sadie’s side, even for a minute. The urge to protect her is overwhelming. I stand at the window while Sadie moves around, unpacking. For such a small person, Sadie takes up ten times as much space as you’d expect her to. It’s her scent, her sunny energy and her smile. The rest is clothes. She brought a lot of clothes for a four day trip. “That went well.” She bustles back and forth between the bathroom and the b

