Lance found himself second-guessing every step he made, wondering if he was just being stupid. Too many times he found himself pausing mid-step and wondering if he should turn tail and run.

Perhaps that was the better option than humiliating himself.

But the jingle of the bell grounded him back to reality again, biting back the smile as soon as he spotted Scott. The wolf shifter was naturally busy with the customers lingering around the desk or following ...