Lacey
I stood on the stage listening to our instructors speak. Ben beamed repeatedly, looking out at the crowd, then pulling me closer or wrapping an arm around me. It was really starting to grate on my nerves and stir Serene more than she had all month.
The principal asked if anyone would like to speak. Of course, Ben immediately volunteered, stepping up to the podium.
“As a future leader of this pack beside your wonderful princess, Lacey, I want to thank you all for coming to support this class. All of us put in our best efforts to finish our last year strong. I want to promise you I will continue to put all of my effort into growing this pack, and with Lacey beside me, I cannot fail.”
I gritted my teeth listening to his bullshit. Who does he think he is? This is my pack, and I never
