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After changing into a more presentable outfit, I checked out of the motel with Zane carrying my things. He threw the bags into the trunk of his car and held the door open for him to step in.

Although I was still keeping my guard up against him, I whispered words of gratitude under my breath and sat down.

Once Zane got behind the wheel, he spoke up. “I know a good restaurant around here,” He turned to face me briefly and said. “Why don’t we go there for breakfast, then I’ll explain.”

I didn’t see a problem with that. The faster I found out what he wanted from me, the sooner I would be able to get away from him and start planning my new life.

Three whole years of living alone and away from the pack…I wondered how I was going to cope.

But I sure as hell wasn’t going to go back and beg them.

“Sure,” I nodded. “Let’s do that.”

Zane started the engine and drove off. Soon, we arrived at a fancy-looking restaurant. All the buildings around the restaurant towered over it, but the décor and