s Pers

val. As I walked towards the kitchen, Maya g

wer lip the way she always did when she was keeping something a secret, and he

the entire pack would have to leave. I scowled at h

I want you there, okay?"

rly or go find a hiding spot i

gs when I could. For my preference, there is too much strutting around

, Maya? You'

y me to the festival. Her smile attempt was tense. "This

n what she was saying. As my Beta, he did this all the time, but

the festival? As if he owned the ma

rd to it. It will

im. I was left out of the silent discussion they appear

Maya's being so weir

ly. "I just have the impression that this y

her, I actually did have a question for you. Who from th

ise. Why should I know?

f the future is here. Connor's eyes assumed a

wn there was such a thing as a Blackwood wolf, my wolf began pacing agita

t to." The lie was simple, but it seemed awk

ing that. Connor's eyes never left his shrug. "I'll

sound. "I need to go. Asher, I'll catch up with

More bewildered than ever before, I stared after her. Wh

r sister is concern

idea

"She always disappears throughout the day and come

yebrow. "Somewher

ell. I rubbed my forehead, feeling a headach

ver. Talking about the festival, however, I think you shou

hy

Connor's smile returned to its artificial appearance. "You

t lately, I've felt empty inside whenever anyone brings it up. Li

on wants me to," I replied. "

for you?" Connor's voice grew quiet. "What

that sent shivers down my spine

r. "I should get going. But, Asher? Be careful at the fes

n code, it seemed, and I was left all alone in the kitchen. Maya pleaded with m

Never trust one person completely. Not

me blurry. What was my sister warning me abo

st. Even the heavily used paths seemed unusual today, though

strange scent was stronger today, but the mountains were just as t

ng. Not angry or aggressive, just. lonely. I had no ide

ognition. The voice was closer today, but it was certainly the same voice

ack in person at the festival in five days. Would I ever have

und out that I desired one of the Blackwood wolves,

festival as if it were an opportunity to highlight the best of Red Canyon.

aid. "But wait until they meet our young wolves. Especial

asked. "What if I just want to atten

ntain your responsibility to this pack. That i

able. I heeded the warning and said nothing. But I c

wing dinner. For a moment, she appeared much younger than

what is happening.

ifferent after the festival. She brushed her tears o

lway

betrayal?" I barely heard he

ad never f

ld. "Maya, wha

turning and standing in front of me.

eans ruining