39

Alpha Tate’s POV

“Be safe out there and good luck. Are you sure you don’t want me to go with you?”

Jody frowns at me as he shakes my hand.

“No, you stay. Keep the pack alert and ready for another attack, just in case.”

Jody nods solemnly.

Turning to go, I hesitate and turn back toward him, glancing around to make sure no one is listening.

“Kit is excused from training today. Cami as well. Perhaps she can keep Kit distracted while I am away?”

Jody looks confused, but nods his consent.

“Sure…” He tilts his head to study me curiously, opening his mouth to ask about something that I really don’t want to go into right now, so I cut him off.

“Thanks. I’ll keep in contact.”

Noticing the dismissal for what it is, Jody steps back and holds out his hand for Cami, who is standing a few feet away on the porch, and she hurries to attach herself to his side.

With a final glance at the packhouse where I just left my mate, who finally seems to be open to giving me a true chance, I can’t help but to f