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Easton
When my old buddy Ezra heard I was coming home he asked if there was anything we needed. I’d told him a bit about our plans.
Switching from military life to a civilian would be a strange transition but Theo, Jordan, and I were all ready. It was time.
What I didn’t expect was for him to call me within a week with an empty apartment and a job.
So, here we were, driving across the state to settle into the smallest town I’d seen in a while. But maybe small town life was exactly what we needed to adjust.
“I’m not sure about this,” Theo said as he stared intently at his phone. His dark hair had shifted forward to hide him from view, something he’d done a lot more often lately. I hated that he felt the need to be invisible now.
“What’s wrong with it?” Jordan asked, clearing his throat since it had been two hours since he’d had to speak. He preferred to listen and watch, just as invisible in his own way, though it was impossible to hide his alpha stature in a crowd. He stuck out whether he wanted to or not.
“It’s just… cute. This is the kind of town they write country songs about.” Theo’s nose wrinkled at the idea and I bit back a laugh.
“We’re safe here and we have a job,” I offered. Money was important, our meager savings wouldn’t last us long without something to supplement.
“It’s temporary,” Theo argued. It was so strange to hear him be the pessimistic one.
That was my job.
“We have a month to find the next one,” I said. “We just watch this rich princess for thirty days then we’ll find something a bit better. Even we can’t turn down that money, we could cover rent for a few months with it.
All I wanted was to buy us time to adjust to the town and life here.
“So, what do we know about this girl?” Jordan asked in his usual raspy tone. It was strange to hear his voice so hoarse, he used to be open and talkative.
We’d all changed.
I lacked trust, he lacked words, and Theo lacked his optimism.
We were a mess of a pack. Hopefully, we could get our shit together before we found our omega otherwise she’d reject us the first chance she could.
The thought had my stomach churning. We’d dedicated our lives to the country for ten years. It was time to live for us.
I just fucking wish I knew how.
“She’s got an ex that’s stalking her and her family is worried. They pooled together to hire us as security. Our apartment is next to hers and we need one of us on her door at all times. He’s left some presents outside the door.”
“How much of a threat is he? Are we talkingpresents… like serial killer trophies, or presents as in he’s trying to court her?”
“It doesn’t matter. They’re unwanted,” I answered with a shrug.
“So, what happens in a month?” Theo asked, finally putting his phone down to focus on me. The uncertainty in that gaze reminded me that I was the one who needed to have the answers.
“I’m going to put feelers out once we’re in town. Maybe we can find something new to focus on. We need a change and If all else fails, Lancaster is a small city that’s only about thirty minutes out. It’ll be fine, Theo. Trust me.”
“Okay,” he said as he let out a long breath. His brown eyes were molten-golden pools in the afternoon light. It was the first time I saw the softness in his face that used to be there.
We were about to face the unknown but I knew this was the right decision for my pack.
I just hoped this girl wasn’t a problem. We needed some time to adjust, not fight with this girl.
As I pulled into the lot of the apartment complex, I pulled out my phone to text Ezra, since he was the one arranging all this for us.
Easton: We just pulled in.
Ezra: She’s out, but the landlord is expecting you. Let me know if you guys need anything.
