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“He did, though the real reason I loved it so much was because of my dad. We didn’t have much while we were on the run. We always had to pack light for travel, but anytime we stayed somewhere for more than two weeks, he would help me whittle or carve small projects like chairs or bedframes.” She shrugged. “It was one of his few passions, and eventually, I grew to love it as much as he did. So, when I saw the shop . . . I don’t know. I guess it made me think of him.”
Shit, now I feel like an asshole for being jealous.
“So, I leaped at the chance. I honestly thought he would say no, but he agreed,” she continued. “Tomorrow is my first day of training.”
Irrational, archaic jealousy surged through my veins.
It was the only thing my wolf understood, even as my human brain recognized her need for a connection to her father.
“I’ll take you in the morning,” I said, shocked to hear the words leave my mouth.
“Does that mean you guys are all right with me working there?” She glanced between us, her golden eyes shining with hope.
With one look at my unit, I knew we couldn’t say no—regardless of our feelings.
I’d never seen her so excited. I would do anything to keep that look on her face.
“Of course,” Korren said.
Brielle gave me a small smile. “Thank you.”
“No thanks necessary. You’re our mate.” I held out my hand, knowing there was a chance she wouldn’t take it, but my heart swelled as she laced our fingers together.
“Let’s go to the field before they start without us,” I said.
Chapter 19
Valor
The field buzzed with laughter and chatter. Full moon runs always got the blood flowing. The power of the lunar cycle called to our wolves—it was when we felt closest to the Goddess. It was also when our primal instincts peaked, making it the perfect time to reinforce pack bonds.
We moved through the crowd, greeting those we passed. I was pleased to see people saying hello to Brielle and impressed she remembered so many of them by name.
Isolde beamed as she joined us with Winnie on her arm.
“Looks like that nap did you good,” Brielle said.
“It was the best.” Isolde nodded at Winnie. “This is my sister-in-law, Winnie.”
“Hi.” Winnie held out her hand, and Brielle shook it. “I’m bummed I didn’t get a chance to show you around.”
“No worries, we didn’t get to everything,” Brielle replied. “I’m sure there are plenty of things you can still show me.”
“Hi, guys,” Isolde said, waving to us.
“Oh, hi.” I gave Isolde my best shit-eating grin. “I was beginning to think we were invisible.”
“You are,” Winnie answered without hesitation. “Brielle is the center of attention tonight, so get used to it.”
Korren laughed. “Well, I can’t blame them for looking.”
“Looks like your mates are coming to whisk you away,” Ezra said. He nodded at the unit carving through the pack like a blade.
Isolde rolled her eyes. “They act like the pack males have never seen a naked body before.”
“They don’t care about those naked bodies. Yours, however, is currently carrying their pup. I think that justifies the need to keep you from prying eyes,” Ezra said with his usual bluntness.
“And on that note—” Korren titled his head back as the moon appeared from behind the clouds, “—let’s get into position.”
