I could feel Frank’s eyes on me, but I didn’t let it bother me. He was the one who told me not to bother him earlier, and now, here he was, watching me from a distance like I’d done something wrong. It was confusing. One moment he’d push me away, and the next, he’d act like he wanted something. I didn’t know how to approach him anymore. He was just too complicated.
Instead of letting him get to me, I rolled my eyes and went back to hanging out with the others. I wasn’t going to let his mood ruin the good time I was having. The trackers were lighthearted, enjoying the rare peace of the day, and I was determined to enjoy it too.
For a brief time, I forgot about the mate bond, the distance with Frank, and the worries about my future. Here, with the trackers, I felt like I belonged.
But tha
