“This is what I want. I want to know everything about your pack and what you guys are. In exchange, I’ll help you find your sister.” I leaned over Dave’s desk with my hands firmly planted on the edge. I had a lot more confidence than I ever had in my entire life. The surge of invincibility was incredible. I only wished I could hold onto this feeling for a while longer. Dave looked up from the papers again. He was marking down a lot of number that didn’t make sense to me—I wasn’t the smartest when it came to math. He crossed out a couple lines before he looked up. His gaze fell to my hands. He wrinkled his nose. Like I’d touched a hot stove top, I retracted my hands. I tried to make it as unnoticeable as possible that he was making me sweat in a puddle, but I don’t think it was working

