CHAPTER FIFTEEN

The pack descend upon us, closer and closer to ruining the dream we’ve cultivated. They haven’t given up. They won’t give up until we’re dead. They…

A comforting touch calms me. It makes the things in front of me blur.

“Shh,” a voice whispers. “It’s okay. I’m here. It was just a nightmare. You’re safe.”

I open my eyes to see Lance’s eyes gazing down at me. I’m snuggled into his strong arms, kept safe by his warm touch. Feeling him this close to me chases off the remnants of the nightmare.

It doesn’t fix everything though. The pack is still hunting us down. I know they haven’t given up on us. They won’t until we’re dead.

Still, being on the run with him is better than being safe without him. Just knowing he’s close makes this life a dream.

I’m terrified because of course I am. I could lose Lance. I could lose my life. I don’t know how we’ll ever escape this.

It’s worth it though, just for him. Just for these precious moments.

“It’s too bad you’re awake,” he says, his lips graz