William prepared tea and sat back, feet up, hands behind his head, smiling. “Now this is life. Cabin, pack, peace.”

“Some of the pack?” I asked.

“Yeah, there are more of us,” Rainy said.

“The others are busy working,” Ashley added. “We’d need a bigger place otherwise.”

“Are you guys staying here?” I asked.

“Yes,” they said.

“Oh.”

“Don’t worry. We won’t undercut you,” Leon added. “We’ll be nearby, just in case.”

I nodded, still adjusting to the pack's constant presence.

“Do you want to explain your deal?” Leon asked, bringing a tray of coffee.

“My deal?” I asked.

“We all have a vague idea why we're unwanted. What’s your...