“Sh*t” I whisper but before I can move Wes does, lurching towards Owen.
I step into his path, Wes luckily catching himself before looking down at me.
“Where the f*ck have you been?” He seethes
“Miss me?” I smile, trying to lighten the mood.
“Don’t make me ask again Mish” Wes growls softly his eyes roaming back to Owen.
I step closer so our words can’t be overheard “I got lost, he helped me find my way back. Promise”.
Wes’s arm ropes around to the small of my back pulling me closer as he looks down at me. I move my head slightly to the side, allowing him the reassurance of my untainted scent.
“Mm” Wes huffs to acknowledge he is abated. . . For now.
He doesn’t however loosen his hold, only moving to stand beside me before saying our final farewells to Alpha Gregory.
As we walk d
