Reid proved to me, yet again, that he had an excellent poker face. As soon as we exited the vacant house and started in the direction of his home, it was like he flipped a switch and nothing had ever happened.
I hoped he couldn’t hear how fast my heart was pounding, simply from being near him.
On the surface, I was just as serious as him. All business. We walked in silence, and I was glad for it. We happened upon several wolves mulling about on our route. Every one of them regarded Reid with reverence and admiration, as usual. I was still dubious of his pack members, and it was clear they felt the same about me.
Nina and Ellie were waiting for us on the front porch. My cheeks flushed as they came into view.
“I’m surprised you didn’t just let yourselves in,” Reid said as we approached
