I did as Reid said, but not before he gave me a look, swiftly unbuttoned his shirt, and tossed it to me. I obeyed his silent command, and his scent enveloped me as I slipped the shirt over my shoulders. It helped to slow my racing heart, and to calm the adrenaline pumping through my veins. I fastened just three buttons, which was enough to conceal my chest.
I pulled Ellie to her feet, and she didn’t resist as I led her away from Stella’s body. She continued to wail pitifully, clinging to me with her face buried in my shoulder.
We exited the path, and the two men I’d sent onto the main road were still dutifully stopping any pack members from passing. They bowed their heads at us respectfully.
“Thank you both,” I said, and nodded back at them.
I remembered where Ellie lived, even tho
