Selene’s pov
“I didn’t ask for any of this,” I whispered. “I didn’t want a Thane wolf. I didn’t even want to be here. I just… I just wanted a normal life.”
“Yeah, well,” she said, finally sitting beside me, “normal flew out the damn window the moment you had an alphas baby and woke up with ancient wolf fire burning behind your eyes.”
My cup rattled against the saucer. I had to put it down before I dropped it.
“People look at me like I’m a monster they’re trying real hard not to poke.”
“You’re not a monster.”
“I don’t feel human anymore.”
“You’re not, not really.”
That didn’t help.
She saw the look on my face and reached for my hand. Her grip was warm, firm, solid.
But you’re you. That’s still there. I see it, even if other people don’t.”
My eyes burned. I blinked fast. “Sara, wh
