His words settled something inside me. They may be human, but I had my own pack here in Maple Glen. A family I'd somehow joined without realizing it. I smiled softly. "I know. And I appreciate it."
"Good. Now go get lunch."
I rolled my eyes, then headed for the staff break room. Everyone in this town was always on me about eating. It would be frustrating if it weren't so…caring.
The rest of the day went by with nothing of note. I'd locked up and was walking down the street when Ivy came to attention and I felt that subtle pull in my chest. Sandalwood and vanilla drifted over to me as Damian crossed the street. I tried to push down the jolt of happiness that rose when I saw him, but didn't have much luck.
"Hi," I said softly as he came up beside me and matched his pace to mine.
"Hel
