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67.State secrets

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Keith

I load the last of Hope’s bags into the back of the SUV, slamming the trunk with a satisfying thud. She’s double-checking her tote by the porch, flipping through it like she’s smuggling state secrets and not just a travel mug and three backup lip balms.

“You ready?” I ask.

She looks up, eyes bright. “Yeah, just—wait. Where’s my phone charger?”

“Front pocket,” I say without even checking. She checks anyway. Finds it. Smiles like I just read her mind.

I walk toward the driver’s side, but a familiar scent catches on the wind—cedar and adrenaline. Ben.

“Hey,” he calls, jogging up the gravel drive.

I meet him halfway, pulse tightening like it always does around him lately. Things have been easier since the Alphas stepped back, but we still dance carefully.

“What’s up?” I ask, nodding toward Hope. She’s watching us, pretending not to.

Ben keeps his voice low. “Just wanted to talk before you left.”

“About what?”

He shifts, glancing at the car. “Bringing her back. After the visit.”

I no
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