Raven's POV
Dinner seems to drag on. Beta Brent tries to keep the conversation interesting but I am too nervous about shifting tonight to respond appropriately. I simply smile politely and offer short one-word answers. My father also tries to get me to converse more as well but I can't take my mind off of the fact that I am going to shift for the first time without my twin.
I am pushing the food around on my plate, trying to force myself to eat when Alpha Leo clears his throat. Raising my eyes I look in his direction but avoid his perfectly sculpted face.
"You should try and eat something," he butts his nose in where it doesn't belong. "Your first shift will take a lot of energy out of you."
My teeth grind together as I clench my jaw. "Thank you for your consideration, but
