“They’re renovating a new children’s home and need help with decorating, organising donations, things like that. It’ll be good for the community and all the kids.”
“Okay.”
“I was wondering if you wanted to be a part of it? Get out of the house for a bit. I thought it might be something you’re interested in now that you’re not helping out at Caleb’s much anymore.”
I ponder for a second. I don’t do lots around the pack house. Jaxon never really gave me many duties because he probably doesn’t think I’m strong enough to do anything else.
“I can tell him no,” she says as she waves her hands.
“No.” I straighten my spine. “I’ll do it.”
Her smile widens. “Yeah?”
“It’ll be nice to help others.”
Might help the Moon Goddess to forgive me—if she ever will.
“Great.” She grins. “I’ll let Jaxon know. Thanks, Evan.”
“No worries,” I say as she leaves my room.
25
CALEB
“Are you sure you have time to help out with the district?” Felix asks as he stands by my office window with his hands behind his back. “We’ve got a lot we need to do around here, and still haven’t done.”
“It’ll be good for the district to see I’m actively working with them, not against them.”
Felix’s dark eyes dart to me. “The pack needs you here, Caleb.”
“And I need to make a good impression on the community we live in,” I huff.
He doesn’t know that Jaxon is doing the same with his pack, and Evan is on the list of volunteers. It might be selfish of me, but it gives me an opportunity to speak to him without the worry of others interrupting.
It definitely gives me an alibi if my father starts digging around, but he’s been off the radar since the day after the party.
“Fine,” Felix murmurs as he walks around the edge of my desk, snapping me from my thoughts. “I’ve got everything under control. Make use of your time and don’t be a grumpy ass.”
I scoff. “Grumpy ass?”
“Yeah,” he says as he stands tall. “I meant what I said.”
My hand waves dismissively. “You’re lucky I’ve known you for years. No one would get away with saying that to my face.”
“Zara definitely has.” He cracks a smile before sobering, and he’s right. She says it the most. “I mean it, Caleb. This is an opportunity to show you’re a team player. I know you are, but make sure they know it, too. We need as much support as we can get.”
“I’m not going to start a fight,” I grumble.
“I’ll be pleased to hear it when you return.”
My eyes roll. He’s being dramatic. I’d never fight someone unless I was protecting myself or people I care about. If anything, he thinks I’m erratic, and I don’t always make the best decisions.
I can vouch for that, but I’m learning.
“It’s something I need to do, Felix,” I state seriously. “I just need to feel something real right now.”
Felix remains silent for a few moments. “What do you mean?”
