Chapter 27: Thrown Out

The girls' night in had been the best time Emma had had in a long while. She'd gone to bed tired and feeling supported. She woke with a renewed sense of what she needed to do.

She might stay one more day in Julie's house, then she had to go onto her next stop. Emma had never been on her own before; she hadn't had a job since marrying Lucien and didn't know what her skills were. If she could find a cheap place to live while I awaiting a meeting with the elders she could probably support herself.

The smell of coffee led her out of bed and to the kitchen of Julie's two-bedroom cottage. The place was cozy and Emma could see herself renting a place like this until she was on her feet. Or free from Lucien so she could go to Dex.

"Sleep well?" Julie asked pouring her coffee.

"Yes. Better than I have in years. Thank you for taking me in."

Julie waved a hand. "I've always been a little bit independent. I know I'm supposed to do what the pack Alpha wants, but I couldn't turn you away."

Emma