“No idea.” I sighed deeply. “My instincts tell me he will stay. He really wants the connection to a pack that I was never able to give him, and this is probably his best opportunity. The problem is that I don’t know if I can handle being around Orion again. I believe he’s telling the truth about not knowing Kael existed, but it’s difficult to throw away fifteen years of pain and bitterness.”
“Right. Well, no matter what Kael chooses, I’m on your side. Just say the word, and I’ll punch Orion right in his pretty-boy face.”
“I might actually accept that offer if things go badly. I’m honestly scared, Stormy. I’m terrified of staying here, but leaving scares me too. I don’t have anywhere else to go. I can’t return to Travis after what he did. This is the only home Kael and I have left, unless
