Chapter 127

Lizzy's POV

He turned his computer screen toward me, and a website popped up. “Here’s my monthly budget. I used to have money funneling into savings for my future mate, but had to cancel that auto-transfer when I started taking care of Evan. With that adjustment, I haven’t had to dig into my savings, so we’ve got a good safety net.”

“Did they stop paying you while I was hunting you, though?” I checked, my eyes scanning the numbers.

“No. The older, retired werewolves take over for the younger ones while we’re hunting when possible, covering for us without expecting to be paid for it. It’s one of the ways the community supports each other.”

“Wow.” I could’ve used some of that damn community support in my last pack. “I didn’t know you had a budget.” I finally looked over at him.

He gave me a lopsided grin. “Math teacher, remember?”

My lips curved upward.

He navigated over to the tab with his account, and more relief rolled through me at the sig