“Get out!” she yells.
I march for the door. “Your son has already lost his father. Don’t make him lose his mother and the entire Bloodhound pack as well.”
I slam the door, march downstairs and stop halfway. Through the open door, I see people piled into the conference room.
Caleb stands at the front. And his expression causes my wolf to whimper. He’s so disappointed. I never want him to look at me that way.
I glance behind me, silently praying she appears.
Afterward, the doors are closed, and the meeting commences. I wait just outside the conference room, pacing back and forth, hoping she’ll appear from the west wing.
Moments later, she does. Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe her. Regal is a better word. Elegant and full of class, decked in all beige, white and pearls. I’ve only ever seen her in loungewear.
She sees me and stops in front of the closed doors. “I’m... sorry for what I said. You didn’t deserve that. I hope you can forgive me.”
“Of course.” I smile. I grab the doorknob to the conference room and ask, “Are you ready?”
She smiles and nods, standing taller, holding her head up high. “Ready.”
I open the door for her, making sure I’m behind it, so no one can see me usher her in. “Go,” I whisper.
She strides in and disappears.
Once Luna Kathy is clear of the doors, I shut them behind her softly. When it latches, chairs screech against the hardwood floor follows. They’re standing at attention for their Luna.
I can only imagine the look on Caleb’s face.
Kathy might get back into bed shortly after this meeting, but at this moment, she’s there for him. And I can only imagine it means the world to him.
My wolf wags its tail at the thought of Caleb’s relief.
I press my ear against the door, trying my hardest to listen. When it all comes out mumbled, I give up. Disappointed, I walk away with my eyes trained on the floor, lost in thought. Suddenly, feet come into view.
Almost running into someone, I gasp at the feet’s owner. “Sorry, I didn’t see you there.”
It’s one of the guys from the church who stared at me.
“No, I’m sorry. It’s my fault.”
Something about him seems off, and I want to get away from him as quickly as I can. I didn’t like the way he looked at me before and nor do I now.
“Well, anyway. Have a good day,” I say as I turn to head to Caleb’s room.
I enjoy being outside, but there’s something about his room that gives my wolf comfort and safety. Which is the opposite of how I feel around this guy.
“Wait.”
“Hm?” I turn to face him.
“I’m sorry about earlier, at the church. My name’s Cody. I’ve just never really seen a rogue before that wasn’t—” He pauses, trying to find a polite way to say what he wants.
I lift an eyebrow. “Bulldozing through your pack?”
He laughs awkwardly. “I didn’t want to say it, but yeah.”
Cody seems shy, but it’s almost charming. Maybe I misjudged him, and I think he’s thinking the same. He doesn’t seem so bad.
“Anyway, Caleb said he wanted you to wait for him in the woods.”
