She nodded.
Whereas our previous conversation had been boisterous and full of life, this time, things were more stilted. In fact, we didn’t even really talk at all.
It was a comfortable silence at least, even with the slight awkwardness between us. At the border of Gray and Jake’s packs, I stayed on Gray’s side. I could see her car just on the other side of the border.
Annette and I looked at each other.
“Thank you for a wonderful night,” she said.
Again, I wanted to apologize, but again, I held it back. As it was, we both had plausible deniability. If I brought attention to it, it would be a rejection.
I wasn’t ready to put any attention on this thing between us, especially not to reject Annette.
“Good night, Annette,” I told her instead.
“Good night, Damien.”
I watched her as s
