Hannah hadn’t even seen Steven walk up the pathway to her home; she was in such a daze. The sound of the door shutting made her jump, snapping her out of her day dream. It only took her a few seconds to recognize Stevens sent. She wasn’t all that familiar with him, having only met him a few times, but his scent stood out from the others downstairs. Before today Hannah had strived to keep her distance from him. She knew the man didn’t like her, even though Luke insisted it was just the way that Steven was. Luke had said one of the reasons he had chosen Steven to be the pack enforcer was because of the way he could distance himself. But Hannah knew Steven didn’t trust her, she had seen it in his eyes every time he had looked at her, assessing her, judging her without even attempting to get to know her. Of course, she admired him for how seriously he took his job as beta, as the one to protect the pack, but he made her … unsure of herself.<br/><br/>Luke continuously reassured her that Steven would come around with time.<br/><br/>The second Steven had walked in Luke had jumped up and given the young man a firm hug. “It’s good to have you back home.” Mark went and got a beer from the fridge and handed it to Steven with a slap on the back, “How was the ride back?” Lauren stepped up once the other men had back off and gave<br/>Steven a hug and kiss on the cheek, just like she did with everyone else. She said nothing though gave him a warm smile. Only minutes later did Sam walk in the door and the ritual started all over again. Luke gave Sam a hug. Mark got him a beer and a slap on the back. Lauren gave her kisses. Before everyone returned to their seats.<br/><br/>“Dinner should be ready in a few minutes,” Luke said looking towards the stairs where Hannah had disappeared a little while before. Standing up he excused himself to go find Hannah. He knew where he would find her, in her room staring out the window in the direction of where her body had been discovered. Whenever she needed to think she would always be standing and staring into the window. Honestly, he was surprised her reflection hadn’t etched itself into the glass from how often she stood there.<br/><br/>And there she was at the window. Walking up behind her he brushed his fingers down her back, “Hey there.” His voice was softer with her then it was with the others, gentler, much more patient. “You okay?” He asked as she turned towards him with that lost little smile. Her nod, let him know otherwise, but for now he left it be. “Why don’t we go back down stairs? The boys are here and I know Sam would like to meet you.”<br/><br/>Hannah willingly followed Luke down the stairs, her hand holding onto his tightly, like a child clutching to her father when she was frightened. As they stepped down the stairs Hannah stepped from behind Luke and looked first to Steven before looking to Sam. Standing there the tension washed from her body and she let out a deep breath. “Hi. It’s nice to see you again, Steven.” Her voice was soft and sweet, radiating a calm confidence now that Luke was by her side. Taking a step towards Sam she offered her hand, her eyes so green they were nearly grey met with his dazzling blue eyes and she smiled, “You must me Sam. I’m Hannah. It’s nice to finally meet you.” It was easy to see how Sam was Luke’s son, they both had the same goofy smile. The same nose and tousled hair. Same was Luke twenty years younger and with blue eyes.<br/>