I shoved my hands in my pockets and strolled back outside. Pepper’s gaze burned in the back of my skull, and I couldn’t help but smile. I’ve got to make that woman mine, and soon.
Mitch’s scent took me to the trail to the cabins that Jackson had the pack cleaning up. People passed me as they went back and forth from the cabin and pack house. I took my time walking and tried to make it look like I was having a leisurely stroll, but in reality, my leg burned.
Pain seared up to my hip, and I had to muffle grunts as I walked. By the time I reached the cabin Mitch and Sally were at, my forehead had broken out in a sweat.
I need to check on Mitch. I know we’re asking a lot of him to push past losing his Alpha, but if he’s going to lead the pack, he’s going to have to focus on them. They need
