As these words exit my lips and fill the night air, something clicks between the three of us. I feel it, and judging by their reactions, they do too. They're still holding my gaze, but the previous anger and fury and rage have instantly vanished. All that's left is silence, shock, and something else. Is that... "Now that you're done having your growling fit," Cassie's voice snaps us back to the orchard, reminding us we aren't alone. Her amber eyes are locked onto Eric, though not all the fear has left them. "How about you shift back so we can talk about what the plan is?" The orange wolf growls a little at her, but looks up at Joey. The man nods, and the wolf bounds away to the front of the house. Before I can ask, Joey says, "He's grabbing some clothes from the car. He'll be back in a

