Chapter 198

Kane is gone by the time I wake up. It’s mid-afternoon, and Adare is still sleeping soundly. I guess the last few days were too much excitement for him too. Regardless, I wake and nurse him, calling Justine over to help me with the makeshift nappy before I finally get out of the car. I like her and trusted her right away. It’s a shame she’s not part of our tribe.

I need a bath and clean clothes. I stink to high heaven and I desperately need to pee. I stretch and yawn, looking around the campground. The wolves are recovering quickly, and getting ready for the day.

We’ll need to move on soon. The only advantage we have over the humans right now is that we can easily move into territory they have difficulty accessing, but they’ll find their way to us sooner or later.

Tully comes bouncing up to me, a huge smile on her face. “Hey,” she chirps and holds her arms out to take Adare. “Come, I’ll show you where you can pee and wash.”

Like me, she just shakes the trauma off. When you’re used