Now that only the two of them stood on the paved path, a certain nervousness took ahold of Quinn. She pulled her hand out of his, her eyes shifting away from his intense gaze. “So, uh…I’ll just take you to the pack house first…I’m certain that’s where you’ll be staying during your time here.”

“Okay, lead the way.”

Quinn walked in front, forcing confidence in each of her steps until they made it to the marketplace. “Our pack is small, but we grow our own food ...