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The cabin feels less constricting than the vast, unprotected landscape we’re leaving behind. In this enclosed space, flying toward a new life, the lines are drawn, roles defined, and alliances solidified.
Whatever we’re about to face, be it the shadows of Denver’s threats, Monty’s obsession with Frankie, or the task of assimilating into a foreign society, it’s a little less daunting when I consider the bond we share.
The importance of our unity can’t be understated. In the hills, where the world tried to crush us with ice and starvation and hungry beasts, our trust in one another kept us alive. Now, facing a world of concrete and excess and unknown predators, that trust is our greatest asset.
We are each other’s protector.
In the cabin, Monty’s attention zeroes in on her. He moves with that distinguished grace of his, drifting close enough to her to make Kody growl.
A warning Monty ignores.
“If you need anything during the flight, don’t hesitate to come to me.” He reaches to touch her hand.
She jerks away and lowers into the closest seat.
A faint shadow of pain darkens his face before he quickly covers it with a practiced smile. “The flight attendant will be available as well. Whatever puts you more at ease.” There’s a stiffness to his posture now, a hint of her rejection stinging him as he turns to me. “If you’re interested, you can join me in the cockpit. I can give you some pointers on flying this bird.”
I nod, wary but curious. “Might take you up on that.”
If I ride up front, it isn’t just about learning aviation. It’s strategic. I need to learn everything I can about this man and his world.
With a final, longing glance at Frankie, he slips into the cockpit, leaving us to settle in.
As the door closes behind him, the space feels charged and tense. She looks shaken, the quick withdrawal of her hand not lost on me.
“Talk to me.” I crouch before her.
“I don’t like hurting him.” She squeezes her eyes shut for a moment before meeting my gaze. “I know that’s naive after everything he’s done. But what if his help is genuine? What if he’s a victim in this, just like us? I’m not trying to be mean—”
“You don’t have a mean bone in your body.” Kody crosses his arms, towering over us.
“We’ll get to the bottom of Montgomery Strakh.” I cup the back of her head and pull her face to mine. “In the meantime, there’s nothing wrong with being cautious and setting boundaries. He has no right to touch you, and when we land, we’ll make the rules clear for him.”
“My snow cabin boys have rules?” She quirks an eyebrow.
“Snow cabin boys?” I scowl. “When it comes to you and him, you better fucking believe your men have rules.”
“There is no me and him.”
“Exactly.” I kiss her lush mouth, savoring the soft, sensual glide of her tongue against mine, groaning into the heat. “I think I’ll stay back here with you.”
“No.” She fans her fingers over my braids, kissing me again. “Fly with Monty. Ask him about the plane, about what to expect in Sitka. Find out everything you can.”
“Okay, but if you need me—”
“She has me.” Kody grunts.
I glide my thumb along her bottom lip. “If Monty’s flying lessons are worth anything, I’ll be up there learning something useful for us.”
“I know.” She manages a small smile. “I love you.”
“My forever.” I look her over for any sign of distress, reluctant to leave.
“I’ve got her.” Kody clamps a hand on my head and shoves me away.
I lunge to my feet and grip his neck. “You need anything, you call for me.”
“Yep.”
