A couple of hours later, Ben’s fingers tighten around mine as the pack lands finally come into view.
Nerves immediately flutter low in my stomach. I feel Ben notice instantly through the bond.
“You okay?” he asks softly.
“Yeah … No”
“Bit late to run away now,” he teases gently.
I huff out a laugh. “Helpful.”
“You’ve got me.”
The simple certainty in his voice settles something inside me immediately.
By the time we pull onto the driveway, Mum is already opening the front door before the engine has even fully stopped. “Oh my babies are home!”
Ben groans quietly beside me.
“Mum,” he warns as she practically flies down the steps.
She ignores him completely and throws her arms around both of us at once.
I laugh as she squeezes me impossibly tight.
“You’re both too skinny,” she decl
