HOMECOMING

Chapter 24

Dad took his place behind his desk and asked mom to join him, which she did by sitting in the swivel chair beside dad. Alpha Paxton nodded to Councilor Graves who connected the office video and audio systems to the Were Council headquarters office. He then directed Ian and me to each sit in one of the chairs placed in front of a video camera that was set up on a tripod.

To say I was nervous was an understatement. Six days ago, I was a young teen looking forward to my graduation and my birthday. In the span of twenty-four hours, I went from a carefree teen looking forward to my future, to a now slightly traumatized, anxious girl feeling like I am being forced to leave my home and everyone I love.

'Hey, don't forget the good part,' Jade commented. 'You have me, and you have Jet. You met