Lacey
“It just so happens that the best young trainer, and the beta of this pack, called me just before school this morning. He has offered to help me get you all whipped into shape before graduation next month. I want you all to show him respect, and the gratitude he deserves for using his valuable time to come here and help me train you.”
Fergus’s voice carried across the field, confident and proud, like he was announcing a blessing instead of a complication. My jaw tightened as I stared at the ground, my boots digging slightly into the dirt beneath my feet.
Of course he did.
Of course Fin would walk onto this field like nothing had happened. Like he hadn’t shattered something fragile between us just hours ago.
“How dare he manipulate us like this?” Serene snarled inside my head. “C
