t with how he's acted in just the last few minutes I know for a fact that Shane is not really sorry. This is all a game to

m. I want to be violent with him. His face, his attitude it all just rubs me the wrong way. Being stuck between the two of them my mind wanders from Shane to Mavy. Hi

want Mav

as only joking with you, do

he sink. Shane's eyes dart across the room to where my best friend stands. I don't know

I murmured in an attempt to get hi

ay to a shitty life is to get on the bad side of the heirs or of anyone of rank. I plaster a smile on my face for my

umor is oh-so-funny

vy. It was plain to see that he thought the world of her. Mavy rolled her eyes and stuck out her tongue at

where the Crescent Ball is goi

at. Don't be late son," Alpha Joshua said to Shane before he turned b

vote is going. Have you given i

den financially for them if we vote to have them host the Ball. If we don't have it th

on be the best choi

afe?" Lu

ty towards the other packs. Desert Moon would be the better between the two fina

mates at the Crescent M

and threw her arms around me. She stopped with her hand on my back. Leaning back she looked b

ise the chance of you finding

e me the side-eye. Her eyes are telling me I will not be able to escape t

pretending to consider his options, before he glances at his mate. I don't even get the chance to tell him there's no need whe

Nothing inappropriate Mavy, y

Thank you Dadd

g!

here! G

eet and squeezes my shoulder before walking over to Shane and giving him a hug. Ne

ee you at sch

the kitchen. I stand to my feet and start grabbing all of the dishes. I pile them high, grab th

lpha and Luna,"

r school," Lu

!" Shane cal

eep to myself and complete all of my duties. Shivers run down my spine as I remember the feel of his hands on my back. The memory of his touch and

I haven't heard my wolf yet, but I think she's going to show up soon because my body is changing. My s

get to the clearing where the grass meets the small creek. My one and only safe haven. I'm tempted to jump in, but I know better

rful songs, and the subtle splashes from the creek. The rays from the sun dance across my skin and I smile. I could lay here all day if I could. It's only when I'm he

for s