Chapter 54: Bear Necessities

Ezra shoved his clothes into his duffel bag with enough force that he almost shoved them through the bottom. He thought living on the outskirts of a community that boasted its "live and let live" motto would be the perfect place to hide out away from the harshness of a world where the villains got away free and innocent people died. He had thought staying in the shadows, away from anything resembling human connection, would spare him the chore of dealing with people. However, even the fringes of Bull Creek hadn't been enough for him to avoid the past coming back to smack him around. First, it was that nosy ass panther, followed by the deputy almost getting herself killed by whoever was after her. Now, his old teammates from Para-Force knocked on his door, asking him for help they knew damn well he couldn't give. What the hell was Liam thinking? And, Ezra knew it was Liam's idea to bring the girl out here. Colton was smart enough to leave well enough alone, but not Liam. Oh, no. Liam ju