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Taylor lifts his head and stares, his eyes widening.
I put the notes in and light one before dropping it in and watching the rest go up in flames.
Barren bites his knuckles as he watches.
“We’re free.” I breathe. “We found their camp. It’s gone now. No sign they were ever here. All their possessions are here.” I drop a bag the size of my fist into the basket and watch it catch fire.
Taylor tries to stand, but Bar straddles him. “Oh, no. You’re going to rest for a few more days, and then we’re all going back together to get our alpha.”
“If she’ll forgive us,” Taylor whispers.
I hate the doubt he has. It’s insidious and whispers in my head, but I refuse to let it take root. Red is mine, she always has been.
“Sit down. Annie’s bringing food up.” Barren snaps. “We’re all going to sleep, and tomorrow we’re resting.”
I lower my eyes and grin. “Yes, Alpha.”
Barren’s eyes glint with amusement. “Then we’re going to get her back.”
I glance at Taylor and then Acton. I grin as the three of us, perfectly orchestrated, say in one voice. “Yes, Alpha.”
thirty-eight
Scarlet
The gift today brought tears to my eyes. I hold it in my hand and stare down at it.
“It's a bent nail, Scar,” Hazel says calmly. “I feel like I have to say here, get a grip.”
“It’s Jet. He’s here.” My voice is small, reverent.
Hazel peers at the nail with more interest. “He’s pretty small.”
I elbow her, and she falls back laughing.
“It was funny, come on.”
“You spend too much time alone,” I say to her.
She sobers and looks at her hands. “I know. I just…”
“Yeah, I hear you. Hearts are awful things.”
“Seconded.”
Later that day, a teddy bear that’s taller than me is delivered. The fur is a light brown shot with silver threads. I hug it tightly as I drag it into the lounge.
Hazel watches in wide-eyed shock.
“Is that Taylor?” She asks in reverence.
I shake my head, putting the bear down. “Acton.”
“How in the eff do you get…no, no, keep your pack secrets.”
“Are you going home tonight?” I ask.
“Hell no, I’m crashing here. This is the most entertaining thing I've ever seen in my life.”
