Chapter 21

Alannis just keeps staring at her hands that she constantly twists in knots. I'm sure she is just as uncomfortable about this situation as I am. I decided to at least break the silence between us. "Thanks for ditching training to come out with me." I watch as she quickly looks away but shakes her head. "Of course. I'm sure it's uncomfortable being in another packhouse and whatnot." So she was thinking about me of course. But I wanted to know if she wanted to come with me. Not just because of the circumstances, we find ourselves in. With a nervous chuckle, I try to think of the right way to word this. To see if she would have come with me even if we weren't at her pack's home. "Maybe we can do this when we get back. But just the two of us." I say and instantly regret it. I really can't believe I just said that. Alexandria stills. Completely stopping before she looks at me. I stop as well to not leave her behind. " Is somet