Chapter 246

• “Wouldn’t dream of it,” I say.
• With that, they turn and leave, the door closing behind them with a solid, final thud. As soon as they’re gone, I let out a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. This could’ve gone worse. A lot worse. But at least for now, they’ve agreed to give us a shot. Whether it works out is a whole other story.
• I shake off the lingering tension as I walk to my truck and climb into the driver’s seat, I take a deep breath, letting the familiar rumble of the engine ground me. I need to clearmy head before I get home, need to figure out how the hell I’m going to manage everything—the pack, Jade, the looming threat of whatever is killing our people.