I couldn’t believe my luck when I jumped onto the open gate and wiggled under the cover. There was more than enough room back there for me amongst some lumber that was tied down to the left side. I waited anxiously for the man to come back and my heart pounded nervously. There was no reason for him to check in the back, right? Everything looked tied down well, so hopefully he would get back in his truck and be on his way.
Minutes ticked by until finally, I heard his distinctive footsteps in the parking lot heading towards the truck. The locking mechanism beeped, and the truck dipped slightly as he climbed in. I held my breath until I heard the engine start.
My body was tense while he slowly taxied back towards the highway. We started to pick up speed once he reached the entrance ramp and then we were on our way. The steady sounds of the engine and the wind rushing over the cover soothed me and I gradually relaxed the longer we were on the road. Exhaustion and grief settled into my bones as I laid there. I had no idea where I was going and had no idea what I was going to do when I got there. The only thing that I knew was that I was utterly alone.
Hollow Crest Wolf Pack Trilogy
Book 1: New Beginnings
Book 2: The Struggle
Book 3: A Place to Call Home (Coming Soon)
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