Page 75 of Claiming the Pack's Omega

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sorry mom, I just wanted you to get some rest

Mom

Well, next time you have to promise to say goodbye, okay?

i promise

Mom

How’re you doing, sweetie? Are you settling in well?

My hands shake as I try to type out a response. I type and delete the same kind of bullshit messages over and over again, but nothing feels right.

Rey

i miss you guys

i’m doing fine, though

Sav

Daisy says to send us pictures when you have them

She wants to see where you’re staying

I think she’s afraid your bedroom isn’t going to be as nice as her new room

will do, when I have a chance

i’ve gotta go though, I love you guys

Mom

We love you too

Sav

Love you!

I shove my phone in my pocket.

I don’t have to go anywhere, but I also don’t want to tell them I can’t send them a photo of my bedroom because I still have no idea where I’m staying.

The automatic doors behind me slide open and I instantly pick up on an expensive black tea scent that’s become all too familiar.

“Are you cold?” He asks softly.

I’m still pissed at him, so even though a bit of the chill is starting to seep into my bones, I shake my head no.

“Why do you care?” I huff.

“Because you’re under our care now, Reyna,” he murmurs.

“I see how well you guys take care of each other,” I huff. “I’m better off taking care of myself.”

“You’re used to taking care of yourself, aren’t you?”

I narrow my gaze on him, but he just stands next to me, staring silently out at the concrete parking garage in front of us in his stupid three-quarter zip-up sweater.

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