Chapter 21: Matteo
On the way back to the pack house she told me more about her dreams. I can see why she wakes up in a sweat, screaming, or both some nights. It sounds like they’ve been torturing her almost every night since her brother was named lead warrior. She went quiet and I stole a glance at her. Her eyes were closed and she had her head propped on the head rest, she looks so peaceful. The packhouse came into view- I parked the car and cut the engine off. I sat back and just looked at her, wanting to take this moment while she was sleeping to take in her beauty. “You’re staring,” she chuckled, startling me. “Busted. I thought you were sleeping. I’m sorry we had to cut the date short,” I replied. She opened her eyes, turned in her seat, and smiled at me. We sat staring at each other- I could look
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