Just as I started to speak. “I just need a minute.”

She pauses, and quickly moves again. Had she thought I was about to kiss her? Was she going to kiss me? Did she want me to kiss her? Dammit, whatever it was, the moment was lost now. And I need to go get some space.

I gently let go of her hips and walked toward the pack house, I will go to my office for a minute. Nobody would disturb me there.

‘You ok, Jake?’ Knox links.

‘Yeah, just going toilet’ I replied, finding it easier to lie.

Let them enjoy their time with their mates. They don’t need...