“What’s wrong?” I rubbed my side down hers, trying to comfort her.
“When we get back…everything we know is going to change.” She shook her head.
“What do you mean?” Hanna came over, rubbing down her other side.
“These last three years we have lived in a little cocoon. We saw each other every day, sparred, grew into the people we are today. But as soon as we get back. Hanna and I are leaving. I don’t know when the next time I’ll get to see you again is.” She looked at me and Toya. “I don’t know if I’m ready for this to end.” She settled on her back legs and stared off towards the school.
“We will still talk every day. Still do FaceTime.” Toya came over and flicked Micca’s face with her tail. “You are being foolish if you think we are going to fade away.”
She sighed. “I know, but it’s just not the same.”
“It won’t be.” I nudged her. “But it can be better.”
“How do you figure?” She sighed.
“We aren’t the same girls that left home three years ago. We are stronger, smarter, and more mature. Plus…”
“Plus?”
“Plus, you can find your mates.” I finished.
Her head snapped to me. “I can find my mate?”
I nodded. “You are old enough to ask for a mate transfer. If you don’t find your mate, you can start touring packs.” I nudged her. “You can start at Hanna’s pack, or Wendy's." I stood and turned back to the school. “Now, we can figure it all out, but we have to face the music right now.”
Toya trotted next to me. “Are you worried?”
I rubbed my side down hers, calming myself as much as her. “A little. I don’t know where you’re going to end up. Lynn has been quiet and I’m worried about her mental health. But we have a mission.” She nodded then Hanna and Micca joined us. “But we can’t focus on what could happen. Let’s go.”
We ran to the tower first. I wanted to handle our stuff before we faced the music. But as we ran into the building, I saw that luck was not on our side. Vince, Brandon and Rowan were all waiting for us. I shifted, gesturing for everyone else to wait, since I was the only one able to retain my clothes.
“Alpha Vince, my King.” I bowed my head a little to both. “Brandon.” I smiled. “What can I do for you?”
“Where have you been?” Vince stepped closer to me, but I just raised my brow.
“Handling something personal. Why?”
“You ran out of graduation.”
I snorted. “Graduation? You mean the ambush that was waiting for me coordinated by the council?” Vince reeled back as if I slapped him. I felt the skin around my eyes tighten. “Did you think I was too stupid to see it for what it was? My father has been dead for almost two years and now they branded him a traitor. I think that’s laughable.”
“Amy.” Rowan started, but I growled. I couldn’t even stop it.
I took a deep breath. “Sorry my king.” I watched him flinch at the words. “I didn’t mean for that to happen.” I bowed again and I could see his resolve harden.
Nix sighed.Erubus just warned us. They have to play their role.
I heard a scoff and Verity came from around a corner. Rowan looked at her, and his eyes grew hazy. Then he snarled and whirled on me. “I understand you are angry about whathappened yesterday, but you do not get to lash out at me, pup.” His words were icy.
I froze.Did he just call us a pup?My words were whispered to my wolves.
Yes, yes, he did.Nix words were like steel.
He has his reasons.Megan tried to calm us down.
But I was too far gone. “Pup?” I shot him a glare.
He smirked. “Yes. Pup. What else am I to say, when you are supposed to be an adult, but you throw tantrums like a child?” He stepped closer to me. “I would think really carefully about your next words.” Rowan shot a glare to Vince. “Alpha Vince here has been talking to me about a position he is going to offer you, but that would only work if you're free and not in a dungeon. Isn’t that right, Amy?” He smiled, but it didn’t reach his eyes.
