Problems in the present, problems in the future

Nate stopped the car in the centre. He wanted to accompany Lara even further, but he also knew she was in a difficult period.

The centre was crowded, there were cams everywhere, and the overall security the humans provided made him assured no wolf would try anything. First of all, there would be a risk of being exposed, which was against any rule they followed.

«Have a nice day,» he said. «And be careful.»

Lara nodded, collecting her purse and checking her phone had enough battery.

She had done so seven times during the journey alone, but she couldn't stop but check over and over again, as if afraid something would go wrong if she wasn't careful enough.