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“We brought food just in case you guys needed a hand,” Alessandro said. “It’s on the kitchen island.”

“Thank you,” Yuri said, shaking his hand formally.

“We’re family,” the twin said with a shrug before grinning at me. “Right, little sister?”

“She sure has a lot of older brothers,” Nash teased. The mood lightened as we laughed with them, and River squeezed me close, breathing in deeply as they nuzzled their face into my neck.

“I do, but it’s nice to have family,” I admitted.

“We’re always here for you,” Maximo said. “But now that she’s stable, we’ll leave you to it.” It was as if he could tell that things were hitting a point where I had to talk to my pack. We all knew what happened at Neon Nights, what they’d overheard between me and Sam, and I had a feeling that conversation was coming sooner rather than later.

“Here’s something to tide you over, Si,” Hazel said, pulling a small case from her purse and handing it over. It held several perfectly wrapped blunts, and my eyes instantly began to water. Call me a sap, but there was something amazing about having a best friend who dropped everything to be there for you. It wasn’t really the weed that was our love language, but, as silly as it sounded, that represented it. As besties, as family, we cared for each other and took care of each other in whatever form was needed. Right now, that form happened to be a bunch of blunts.

“I love you, Hazel.” I sniffled. She chuckled and pulled me in for another hug.

“Love you too, Si. Try to keep your heat in your pants for a while, okay? I have a feeling that your emotions are going to be on high for a little bit,” she said with amusement.

“You’re right about that,” I grumbled. “Not to mention I’m exhausted.”

“Food, nap, then you guys can talk. And us? We’re fine, Sienna. But wewillbe talking about Sam and her bullshit after you have some time to breathe.”

I nodded miserably. “That’s fair. Mom’s really bad, Hazel...”

“We’ll figure it out—withoutstarving yourself,” she said quietly.

“Good,” I said. “I can’t lose you guys.”

“Never,” she promised. “Don’t even think that way. Besties that smoke together, stay together, remember? We’ve survived cults, arguments, fires, everything.”

She gave me a quick wave before she and her pack headed home, leaving me in River’s arms wondering just how I’d managed to get so damn lucky.

Though one glance around told me this next conversation was going to be hell.

ChapterTwenty-Five

Sienna

My pack didn’t ask a single question while River led me to the kitchen and settled me on a stool at the island. They stood on one side while Yuri took up position on the other. Nash and King went through the food the De Luca pack had brought.

“Okay, looks like tacos, french fries, authentic ramen, and brownies?” Nash’s confusion had me cracking up. They all looked a bit too relieved at the sound. I’d clearly worried them a bit too much the last few days.

“She got my favorite foods,” I said. “Though if the brownies aren’t from a bakery or store, put them away for now. I’ve had enough weed.”

King opened the plastic wrap and sniffed before he snorted out a laugh and followed my instructions.

“Well, what do you want?” Nash questioned. “The tacos? Noodles?”

“Yes,” I deadpanned as my stomach growled loudly enough I was surprised the house didn’t shake.

He slid over the boxes and let me dig in. The first bite of my taco had me moaning, then, with a single breath, I dove in full force, barely breathing between every bite I could get my hands on. Someone pressed a drink in my other hand at some point, and I downed it before slowing to a more reasonable pace.

Not one of them touched my food. Instead, Nash heated up some leftovers from the fridge.

We all ate in silence, and by the time my stomach felt like it would burst, they had finished as well.

“Damn, not a single bite left,” River noted. “Guess that makes up for the lack of food during the heat.”

“Now, I can’t walk,” I complained, clutching my stomach. I’d reached that point of no return where I was sated yet slightly miserable.

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