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Chapter Twenty-two
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Orion's hand slipped around my waist and protectively cupped my hip as we followed hesitantly behind the Red Spruce pack members. Iris, Pru, and Matt trailed after us. We filed into the stuffy dining room and took a seat on the empty side of the table. I was nestled in a chair between Orion and Iris.
The room matched the rest of the house. It looked like it was pristinely taken care of with nothing that was out of place. There was nothing that said this room was used regularly. It didn't feel like a packhouse dining room, but more like a showroom in a fancy furniture shop.
I couldn't help but find myself judging the Alpha and Luna based on their home. I'm sure people would jump to their own conclusions about Black Moon based on our packhouse. I would like to think that our home was filled with love and warmth, but I'm sure someone else could see it as cluttered and a bit too busy.
I glanced up to catch Colton giving me an evident stink eye. Clear
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