Edwin continued the line of questioning. "Why is a Beta position available to Freddy at Northern Forest?"
Her father stared down his nose at her. Even though Edwin had been getting along in years, he was an intimidating man, with the aura of a true Alpha male. And he was using all that power to put his daughter in the hot seat.
"Theo is planning to leave," Lucy finally told him. Then she turned slightly to Samia, who seemed ready for what she was about to say next. "With me." No, the pair had not fully discussed this... yet. Lucy knew it was not entirely necessary. She and Theo were ready to be together. That's all that mattered now.
Samia let out a long sigh, then smiled with a wariness only years can bring. "I’ve waited for this ever since Dr. Flynn told us your mark was fading. I can
