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Breeana still wasn't speaking to him. Reece looked over at her sleeping in the airplane chair.

They were on the flight to Washington. After that kiss last night, Breeana had left the party feigning tiredness and giving her heartfelt congratulations to the couple.

Reece had thirsted for a shot but remembering the look Breeana had given him when she had thrown out all his alcohol kept him on the wagon. So he'd also apologized for leaving early. Citing the trip as an excuse.

When he entered the room, she was already under the duvet when he got in. He could tell she was still awake because of her breathing pattern but she closed her eyes so it was obvious she wasn't ready to speak with him yet.

Reece left Alexander and Allen in charge of the pack in his stead. Alex was still unbearably formal with him and he secretly wondered if he'd lost his long-time friend forever.

For the first time in years since his father passed away that he felt somewhat free. He would always worry about his pack