"Sometimes."
He chuckled. "I work for the Higher Lunar Council, mostly backing up territory defenses. Sometimes that's rogues, sometimes that's little shits who think it best to terrorize smaller packs. There's never been this much activity around Brightclaw, but no one on the force has died."
I nodded. "That's… good. I'm glad."
We got to the condo and I could tell from the way he carried himself that he likely wasn't completely unscathed. I retreated to my room as Arielle started to steer him towards her bedroom.
"I will. I will…" he said, his voice warm if a little annoyed. "You're as bad as Dev-- Hey!" A sharp smacking sound. "Really?"
"Your mom never turned you over her knee, but I will. To the bath with you, Zeke."
"Kinky."
I shook my head and got ready for bed before texting
