oday, he's expected to find his Luna. I hope whoever she

assie already knows my plan. She tried to convince me to stay and enjoy the celebration, but I only raised an eyebrow at her. She knows this pack doesn't treat me lik

Cassie goodnight. Before I could leave, she kissed me

th and lay in bed, but no matter how hard I tried, my eyes wouldn't clos

s and carefully checked the hallway before sneaking out using the back e

u going?" Alpha Grey'

y," I said quickly. "Jus

out too long. Stay within the territory

Thank you," I

feet into the cool stream and checked my watch. It was already midnight. Ryker has probably a

hifted yet. Most wolves shift by the age of ten, but I turned eighteen three days ago and still hadn't felt any

them from the water and laid down on the gra

ch confirmed I'd slept through the night. I put my shoes on

assie had already

your room last night, and again this morning. Alpha asked ab

and wrapped

et place. Thank you for covering for

ay. You're forgiven," she said, tapping my nose.

house was quiet. Probably everyo

n. My head suddenly ached, and pain coursed through my body. I st

the pain vanished. Every

ell was th

ake bite I hadn't noticed. I was lifting the hem of

here, his eye

can't believe it. YOU!

grip bruising my cheeks. Sparks shot through my skin

stuttered, trying to pry his hand aw

dalwood and lemon. I

e hit again, muc

.. sh

u. You will NOT be my mate. I hate you

rds fr

ate.

hed into me. Ryk

is grip, and m

ack, reject you Sophia Martin as my mate," he dec

freak," he hissed, spat

jecte

o belong-he threw it away like trash. I couldn't breathe. I did

t I killed

dn't. I

tried to stay awake, but I collap