Lucy
I studied hard for the next few days. I didn’t come out of the room. I didn’t even let anyone come see me, no matter how many times Yvonne allowed me to make that choice.
The beta was outside the door this time. I stepped out and met his gaze.
“I am not your luna,” I said. “Please stop coming to talk to me about it.”
He winced, but he nodded and turned away.
Yvonne grinned. “I think all this practice is giving you some oomph.”
I smiled and slumped forward. “All I feel right now… is drained.”
She laughed. “That makes sense.”
We ate lunch at her little table, and another knock came. This time it was Matt. I went stiff, watching him warily. He cleared his throat and lifted his head.
“I’m here to talk about the luncheon tomorrow,” Matt said. “The Liaison said we have to… make
