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CHASE
Last night was the first full moon where I didn’t enjoy my run. My mind wasn’t in it. All I wanted was to be close to Kara. Instead, Arlo stayed to watch over her while I ran with the pack. The others knew something was off with me, but thankfully, none of them asked. I don’t even know what to tell them.
I can hear the front door of my house open, and I already know who it is. Cameron isn’t the type to let things go, so I should’ve known he’d be here first thing this morning. His footsteps draw closer to my study, but I don’t turn around when I sense him at the door. Instead, I keep my focus on the window, on my vineyard down the hill.
“Hey, man,” Cameron calls out. “I was getting ready to head into the restaurant. I thought I’d stop by and check on you. You seemed a little pr
