INKA'S POVSeth and Zane had left early for some kind of meeting at the compound. Something about border patrols or territory checks or whatever pack business they couldn't avoid. They'd asked if I wanted to come with them but I'd said no. The compound was the last place I wanted to be.So I was alone. First time since Derek grabbed me off that road.I should probably feel nervous about that. About being by myself. But honestly, I was just relieved. Relieved to not have anyone watching me with worried eyes. Relieved to not have to pretend I was okay when I wasn't.I made coffee and took it out to the back porch. The lake was calm this morning. Pretty, even. The kind of view that should make you feel peaceful.It didn't.My new phone, the one Tyler had helped me get yesterday, sat on the table next to me. I'd been avoiding it mostly. Hadn't added many contacts yet. Hadn't joined any group chats. Just had the basics: Seth, Zane, Tyler.Hunter was still blocked from my old number. And I
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