Page 64 of Wolf Touched

“That I am, but I doubt I’ll graduate now.” It was silly because it had taken me until this moment to realize that. We’d been going nonstop, and I’d been so focused on the present and our safety that I’d lost sight of the future, the one thing that used to ground me.

What’s wrong?Raffe linked, feeling the change within me.

Though I loved our connection, sometimes I needed time to process things on my own.I’ll tell you later. Right now, we need to focus on training.Wanting to end the conversation before dwelling on it further, I rubbed my hands together. “If you don’t mind excusing me, food is calling my name.” My stomach gurgled, confirming my statement.

“Okay.” Octavia moved, and I headed to the door. When I opened it and stepped out, she called out, “And Sky.”

I paused with my hand on the doorknob. “Yeah?”

“Thanks for coming to talk,” she said softly.

I glanced over my shoulder. “Anytime. I’ll see you later for dinner.”

In the kitchen, Raffe had already made us some turkey-and-ham sandwiches, and I slid into the spot at the bar beside him. It was weird that the place was quiet.

Where is everyone?I took a bite of food and almost moaned over how good it tasted. I’d been starving.

Fane is taking Lucy, Dave, Keith, and Josie to the store, and Adam is sleeping.He snagged a bottle of water, chugging half of it.Why?

It’s just oddly quiet. And is going to the store safe?Normally, when things seemed peaceful, something horrible wasn’t far behind.

Octavia assured them that they’d go to a store that most supernaturals stay away from because it’s in the center of town. Besides, we need to learn about the area in case something does happen. No one should be out here searching for us yet. It’s also quiet because Keith isn’t here running his damn mouth.Raffe rolled his eyes.I swear, he yammers more than a wo—

I arched a brow at him.

A woefully annoying human.He smiled way too brightly.

That better be what you were going to say.I poked him in the side, causing him to jump. I swallowed, and my mouth dropped.Wait. Are you ticklish there?How had I not known this? We’d been together for only a few weeks, but damn, it felt like a lifetime. Moments like this reminded me that we didn’t know so many odd little things about one another.

Don’t you think about it. I’d hate to be forced to hold out on you.

I snorted. Had he threatened to not have sex with me ifI tickled him? No way. Two could play this game. I shrugged.That’s fine. I can do it better anyway.

He pursed his lips.Now that I’d really like to see.

My face heated. He’d called my bluff. I stuck my tongue out and took another bite as he chuckled and followed my lead.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t just spend time like this together. We had somewhere to be.

All too soon, we finished eating and headed out the front door. The drizzle had stopped, though gray clouds covered the sky.

“Wanna take the car?” Raffe nodded to his SUV.

“Let’s walk.” I’d been cooped up inside and wanted to be out in nature. My wolf nudged forward, needing to be in nature too.

“More than all right with me.” He winked.

Interlacing our fingers, we headed toward the woods, stepping into the tree line to walk on mulchy ground instead of gravel.

A few birds made noises throughout, chirping as if they didn’t have a care in the world. We followed along, walking at a good pace while enjoying our time away from the house together.

Soon, the road turned, and the first house came into view, the very one Priestess Caroline had told us to go to.

It was a quaint cottage, slightly larger than the seven or so more I could see from here. The gravel road split into a circle where their neighborhood continued. When we had time to explore, I’d be curious to see how large this coven was.

The yards were lush, and each house had a stone pathway to the front door. What I assumed was PriestessCaroline’s house was painted a light green with a matching front door.

Priestess Caroline herself opened the door and stepped out. She shot fire at my feet, startling me back. She then raised a hand, and an apple sat on her palm.

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