We are in a clearing far away from the pack border of Kevin's pack. I roll onto my side and rest my head on his shoulder. “It would be so much easier if you just let me tell my dad the truth.” I sigh. “I know, baby, I know.” He answers and kisses my forehead. "We have to be strong. I'm so close, I can feel it." He says confidently. "I don't know how long I can keep this up, Kevin. I really want to help you, but I don't want to keep arguing with my father. Before all this, I had a good relationship with him. There seems to be nothing left of that now." I say disappointed. "I'm sorry." He says and pulls me close to him. I put an arm around his waist. "I so wish we didn't have to be so sneaky." I say and pull myself even closer to him. Kevin sees this as an invitation and rolls himsel

