Trust and Monsters

[Bailey]

Ian organized his things smartly and packed light, but I knew Keaton wanted to talk to him, so I planned to take my time. I didn’t know why my instincts were telling me to trust a werewolf so damned much, but I was going to follow that instinct. I needed all the allies I could get right now.

Instead of pacing around or trying to listen in, I put together all the items in his bathroom and then went searching for more. After I was certain I had it all, I sat on the edge of the tub and waited. I figured they would come get me when they were done.

Part of me was a little upset that Keaton invited Ian to come stay in his room, but part of me was glad. I wasn’t some damsel in distress, but having backup made me feel a hell of a lot better. There was something that was happy ……