Across the Distance

Valerie’s POV

I traveled with Bryce, Theron, and Lenore by plane to the distant pack belonging to Alpha Lucan. Mallory met us at the airport.

She looked good, better than she had at the capital. There, she had worn dresses with sharp angles and makeup. Her eyes had been distrustful and her lips turned ever down. Here, she wore worn jeans and casual shirts with her hair down, makeup light.

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