Scott knew he was avoiding Lance, he scolded himself for skipping work just to make sure he didn’t have to confront the man. The fact that he was spending so much time on the preserve with the pack was worrying enough for Scott. He didn’t want to give the pack any hope that he would pledge his loyalty to Miles, but he also knew he felt more comfortable around them.

“We should talk.” Miles confronted Scott after another day spent on the reserve, nodding for the wolf ...