At first Lyle was pretty awkward and flummoxed by Dominique’s offer to go with her to the Silver Moon pack, but Dominique’s genuineness melted her heart. The man didn’t talk to her for the first hour of the journey and maintained his space. He walked behind her all the time as if watching her as if to protect her from dangers ahead. Although she was feeling reticent, the silence between them was deafening and she was flustered. After the incident in the woods, she had stopped talking to him, but then when he offered to walk her to meet Ryder, her emotions conflicted. Not able to bear the uncomfortable quiet between them, she stopped all of a sudden. He jerked his head when he came to a halt. Lyle turned to look at him. She put her hands on her hips and said, “Thanks for accompanying me, Dominique.” “You are welcome,” he said with a half smile.
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