Chapter 26

“Are you ready to join the pack?” Silas questions with a grin.

I wasn’t expecting him to ask me again so soon. Was I ready? I had basically given up on any other ideas of what I could do alone as a rogue, but I’m not sure that I was mentally prepared to commit to a pack. Although, the idea of training others was very appealing. I always wanted to be a warrior and protect my pack. What better way to protect a new pack than to actually train everyone on self-defense?

“I’m not ready to commit yet,” I confessed, “but I’m getting closer, and I will intentionally think about it more.”

Silas’ eyes met mine, and for the briefest moment I saw something different there that I’ve not seen in him before. His confidence wavered and he almost looked like a disappointed child. Was he really that eager for me to join his pack? But he quickly recovered, and that mask of confidence was firmly back in place. “Of course. Take all the time you need, but I will keep asking you about it.” He w