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Lynerd broke through the group and came to my side. He glanced at me. Hey, we’re going to get Bodey back. I promise.

I almost missed a step, but my wolf surged forward, helping me to catch my balance. I’m not sure you can promise that.

He winked. It’s going to happen, and I want you to remember you owe me.

I snorted, the sound surprising me. His confidence made it seem as if he knew something I didn’t. If you can get Bodey back to me, I’ll have no problem remembering that.

The hairs stood on my neck. Were we being watched? We had to be getting close. If she’d brought ten men and one of them was watching me, he wouldn’t stray far.

Just know it means a lot to me that you gave me this position. Lynerd rubbed his hands. Not many people would’ve done that. It would have been easier to hand things over to Theo, but you’re clearly like your father and don’t mind taking the hard road. I always respected him for that, even when it worked against me. I strive to be the same type of leader he wa