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If Devon told him he couldn’t train Nora, he would technically have to follow his orders.
    “Actually,” Lark piped up. “I think she needs someone who won’t hold back with her. Sarah, Nora, and I have an unfair advantage. You’re a good fighter. She trusts you.”
    Devon looped an arm around Lark. “Don’t push her too hard. She just got her stitches out,” Devon grumbled, giving him a sneer before the two of them left the barn.
    Daniel closed his eyes and ran a hand through his hair. He just wanted to fit in here. To call this place home. Although, the more he and Devon clashed, the harder it was becoming. It occurred to him that their roles had reversed. At that moment, he couldn’t blame his brother for his retaliation. Devon had spent years being the outsider—now it was Daniel’s turn.

Chapter Six
    D aniel placed the last plate in the dishwasher, before closing it. With a sigh, he leaned against the counter.
    “I think we’re ready to go,” Claire said. She picked up a towel from the counter and dried her hands.
    “Nora’s asked if she could come with us. I told her it wouldn’t be a problem,” Daniel stated.
    Claire’s eyebrow rose up as a smile slipped over her features. She set the towel on the counter and wiped up the excess water. Once finished, she looked out the large window. His mother tucked a graying strand of hair back up into her bun. “We’ll have to take two cars then.” She shrugged. “Probably ought to anyway. Goodness knows we scare the poor cashier every time we come through there.”
    Daniel chuckled. “We do buy a few cartfuls of food.”
    “There are a lot of mouths to feed. Besides, I was hoping you could stop off at Lark’s bakery. If we take two cars then you can run and get the cake after shopping. With this heat, we don’t dare get it before. The icing would melt right off of it.”
    “Mom-“
    “I told her I’d send someone by The Cookie Jar to pick up the cake,” Claire interrupted. “She is bringing home pizza for everyone for Sarah’s birthday tonight, and doesn’t want to risk the cake. Sarah’s been having such a rough go of it lately, Lark just wants it to be perfect. Lark is really worried about her and I can’t say that I blame her,” she sighed, a forlorn expression overtaking her features. “Anyway, Devon is tending to his own affairs and you’ll already be out.”
    “You know Dev doesn’t like me near Lark,” Daniel grumbled, gripping the counter. The last thing he needed was another confrontation with Devon. He just wanted to fit in here and fly under the radar.
    His mother sighed and shook her head. “I used to hope the two of you would be good friends. You’re not that far apart in age. Devon was entranced with you when you were born. Emmett ruined that. He destroyed the brotherly bond. And I let him do it,” her voice broke.
    “Mom-“
    Claire reached out and grasped his shoulder. “No, it’s not okay. I should have done more for both of you.”
    “I know how impossible father was. We both did what we had to do to survive. If Dev and I can’t come to some sort of peaceful resolution, then that’s something I’ll have to live with. It’s on my conscious, not yours,” Daniel assured her. “Regardless of Dev and I’s past, I’ll do what needs to be done to protect both packs.” And maybe someday I’ll earn his trust. He thought.
    His mom brushed her fingers against his cheek before pulling him into a hug. “I know you will.” She pulled back and wiped a few tears away with her thumb. “So, this girl Nora, is there something more going on between the two of you?”
    Daniel groaned. Talking girls with his mom was one of the last things he wanted to do. “She’s nice.”
    “The two of you should ride together in one car. It will give you a chance to chat.”
    “Please don’t play matchmaker,” Daniel said, scrubbing a hand through his hair.
    “And why not? She’s a pretty young woman,” his mother paused,