Chapter 39

Caden I had just hung up the phone after a frustrating conversation with Peru. We were finalizing details for getting me a surrogate —a temporary solution to my pack’s demands. The idea of it sat bitterly in my gut, and I wasn’t sure if it was the plan itself or the fact that it felt too much like settling. Finding Lila snooping outside my door was the least thing I expected. I kissed her again. I am beginning to get too familiar with her scent. She smiled like vanilla and lilies. That was how I knew she was outside my door. When I finally pulled back, breathless, I let my hands roam her sides, feeling the heat radiating off her skin. “But what exactly are your plans for the weekend, Lila?” I asked, my voice low and rough with desire. She smirked up at me, eyes glinting with mischief. “You’ll find out soon enough, Caden,” she teased, her fingers trailing dangerously close to my waistband. “It’s in two days after all.” I scoffed, but before I could respond, she kissed me again, and any