The Mates of Monsters novel Chapter 31

David nears, moving so subtly that if I were distracted, I wouldn't even notice. I cross my arms and put on a brave face. "You're acting weird," I accuse. "Why? Did I miss something?"

He shakes his head, acting oblivious. "It's just nice to be away."

"Is it? I don't think there's much of a difference to being at home, at least right now. It's still the two of us," I murmur as the space between us shrinks, "sleeping all night."

"We shouldn't switch things up?"

"Sure," I offer, "I can sleep on the right side instead if..."

The voice dies out, fading along with my ability to pay attention to anything else but him. David stands before me now, looking down with a controlled temptation. "I sleep on the right side. It's closer to the entrance, just in case," he says.

"Of course. Can't trust anyone, can we?"

"No one but each other."

"So you trust me?" I question.

"I brought you here, didn't I?"

I suppose he's right. There isn't necessarily anywhere for me to go, but it is a step forward. Having me out in the middle of nowhere is like a child using training wheels.

"So we have to watch the other Alphas and Lunas? Would they try anything?"

David says, "I don't think they would risk it, no."

"Wouldn't this be the place to do it? No loyal guards, pack members, back up. Everyone is all for themselves. Why not take risks?"

"I'm not someone they tend to take risks with."