Chapter 59

*Ali POV*

Wade must have snuck in early in the morning, as I can see the calm rising and falling of the blankets on the ground. I have a strong desire to go over to him, crawl in and just be next to him, but I know it’s inappropriate. Not that blurting out to him I love him was all that appropriate either, but it happened, so there isn’t much I can do about it now.

I quickly get dressed in my usual guardian attire, loading my vest and holsters with their trusty steel companions. By the time I walk out of the walk-in closet Wade is up and moving swiftly as folds his blankets. When he notices me, he offers me a tight-lipped smile.

“Kane just linked me. Corbin is already at the border. He would like a moment to speak with you before the committee arrives.” He informs me.

I can see his hesitation at Corbin’s request. The question he asks with his eyes but verbally remains silent. A question I’ve been trying to avoid answering. Why would Corbin request to talk to