Blackwater Islands And you’ll still be by my side

His question brought a laugh from her. Not mean or taunting, just surprised and open. She appreciated that he was at least upfront about it.

What excuse? There isn't one. She wasn't sure what his aim was with that statement, but she wasn't bothered. It's gone, and now I get to figure out how to deal. She was, too. Slowly but surely.

Are you?. Fuck, she wanted to open her mouth and ask it. But she waited, casually, to see what he'd say next. She didn't have many friends in this pack (a first for her) and as competitive as she could get, running her mouth here might kill whatever chance she had of getting in good.