Blaze by Sarah Jaeger

Author:Sarah Jaeger [Jaeger, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bearly Contained Romance LLC
Published: 2023-10-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 26

Lena

Holding Addie Grace was both the best and worst feeling in the world. She still had that new puppy smell. While holding her, all I could think about was how much I hate myself for this.

There’s no way I didn’t destroy my reproductive tract for the stupid dream of protecting pack members. But fuck, it would have been nice to have this, especially with Finn.

“Awww. He found our girl.” Ansel’s voice comes from behind me.

Turning to look for Ansel, I banish the thought of pups from my brain. The Utahan, who I didn’t expect to see and is coincidentally excellent at home repairs, comes strolling down the sidewalk as if he lives here and it’s just a normal day.

“Why did I bring him?” Finn groans.

I give him one last squeeze before letting go. “Because he’s a terrifying monster in the most unassuming package. Someone thought he might need an army to rescue me.”

“Oh, right. That.” Finn kisses my forehead before motioning for me to move out of the swing of the door. “Some army.”

Ansel approaches with a map tucked under his arm, and a gray T-shirt with a shamrock pokes out from under his red flannel shirt. Approaching where we’re standing on the sidewalk, he pulls the map out from under his arm and bops me on the top of the head with it.

“Now, would you quit making this one nervous? He’s not a lot of fun when he’s crabby.” Ansel’s arms, wrapped around me, holding my arms to the side, squeeze me so tight it almost takes the oxygen out of my lungs.

“I love you too.” I squeeze him back with nowhere near the same physical strength.

Breaking the embrace with Ansel, I look at Finn, waiting for some indication of what happens next.

“Finn!” Cash steps out of a door down the block and waves. “Hey, Lena, can I borrow him?”

I wave back to him. “Only if you promise to give him back.”

Cash holds his hands together in front of his heart. “Shoot me dead if not, love. You can have him back. In one piece even.”

“You two okay?” Finn asks, but his feet are already walking toward Cash.

“We’ll be just fine,” Ansel answers before leaning against the hood of the car.

As I watch Finn walk away, the anticipation of Ansel’s disappointment has me wiggling my toes in my shoes. I can’t meet his eyes. Drawing deep breaths, I still can’t calm myself or the growing angsty lava-fueled wolf inside.

“So, Cade would want me to give you a stern talking to.” Ansel’s knuckles push against my shoulder, forcing my attention up to him. “I think you’re beating yourself up enough, so there’s nothin’ I can say that’ll make a difference.”

“I’m sorry, Ansel,” I answer, finally meeting his eyes.

He shrugs. “It’s alright. I’ve got a new asshole at home that I didn’t want to deal with. Gives Ben something to do and me a few more days of peace.”

When I drop my gaze and don’t say anything or even laugh at the antics of his life back home, it raises suspicion for him.

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