#Chapter 304: Charades

Abby Karl’s sudden appearance in the doorway of the cooking tent is a welcome distraction from the conversation that was bound to occur with Chloe. “Time to go home, everyone,” he says. “I’ve got a surprise for all of you back at the house.” The thought of a surprise gets everyone excited, and Chloe seems to give up on her interrogation for now. “You have to tell her eventually,” my wolf says as I continue to pack up the leftovers. “It’s better to do it sooner rather than later.” “I know,” I reply in the back of my mind. “But it’s not that simple. And besides, what if Karl and I stopped hooking up anyway? What would be the point then?” My wolf bristles at my words. “You’re not seriously thinking of ending it with him, are you?” As I continue to work, I swallow. “Maybe,” I reply hesitantly. “Look, it’s not as if I necessarily want it to end with him, okay? I do enjoy hooking up, and… I miss him. But I’m worried that I might be setting all of us up for failure if I k