BILLIE
After the run, I give the guys some privacy to shift into human form. Then they escort me back to the house, all in one big group. Thorne tells me about his newest sculpture, a dandelion made of metal. Each separate piece is ultra delicate, fused together to make a strong whole. He says it represents his neurodivergence, and I tell him I can't wait to see it finished.
We head for the dining hall, passing by a group of werewolf girls, including Amber from my first meal here. She nudges the other girls she's with and tips her chin at me. They all scoff and roll their eyes, and one of them shoulder checks me, apologizing profusely in too sweet a voice. The guys don't notice anything going on.
I make a note to ask her what her problem is, when it becomes obvious. The minute Dom ente
