en'

the letter?" She a

tion to the next park meeting," I lied thr

letter back

, looking serious. "Ai

her. Mom reached out, holding my hand tight. Her eyes

, now that you've lost your fathe

my own heart twist in pain. Losing Dad was a hug

g to sound strong, but insid

rong for me and Camila. We need you." I

hole incident happened."You know you're next to take over the

t it felt heavier now. Dad was gone, and now it was up to me.

tered, rubbing my te

n the neighbouring packs. I don't think the moon godd

up. You can't be like your sister," she said, her voice firm. "Camila hasn't foun

n? Do you want all your father's effort to be given out to someone e

eath, feeling the weight of my father's death and now the pressure to lead the p

I said quietly. "I'

e a small, comforting squeeze. "You're stron

the room, someone listening. My wolf stirred inside me, sensing something near

la's

p, but when I saw Mom head in there to talk to Aiden, I couldn't help

real, like a knife in my chest. Losing him... it still didn't feel real. But the

nd your mate fi

e. He is the future Alpha. He is strong, and capable. Everyone loved him. And me? I didn't even have my

like your sist

g to breathe quietly. I didn't want them to hear me. I felt like a failure. I hadn't found my wo

ut before I could move, someone grabbed my arm.

me spying. "What are you doing here, Camil

red my voice barely above a whisper. I could

o help." I stuttered, and

know you want to help," he said softly, "but e

ulling my arm free.

ftly, pulling me away fr

his mate, he'd take over the pack, and where would that leave me? I wasn't even sure if I'd ever shift. Maybe

had heard. I couldn't help but feel like I didn't belong. Aiden was on

was going to defend me, but he didn't. I don't blame him, I blame the moon godde

e, I wouldn't even be down there eavesdropping on people

hing stock in the pack, most people don't want to be my friends anymore, and I lose all my friends. Ev

race to this family,"

me, as I felt my heart break into a million pieces. I was expecting her to com

to shake off those painful and