Calix “Yes, you were,” said Mom. I heard the landline ring. I furrowed my brow. “That’s weird. People used to just call your Dad’s cell. And now that you and your brothers are the Alphas, I know you young people don’t use regular phones,” said Mom. Something unnerved me about the landline ringing. Mom zoomed into Dad’s old office to answer the phone. She picked it up and jumped when she found me right behind her. “Thanks,” I said, taking the phone from her. “I’ll handle it!” Mom huffed but she left the office. “Hello, Winter Moon Pack House,” I said. “Good morning, this is the school nurse from Winter Moon High,” said a high-pitched serene voice. Chasity’s school! My heart plummeted into my stomach. “Is my mate okay?” I asked immediately. “Oh, Alpha! Um, may I be so bold as to a

