* Piper’s Journal- Age 18* I have spent the entire day in bed, soaking in the soft sheets and taking long restful naps. I didn’t want to risk seeing Alpha Victor today, not after what happened yesterday. And technically the only reason I was still cleaning the pack house is because I insisted on it. Alpha Ivan won’t mind if I take the day off, and I know he’ll protect me from Alpha Victor’s rage. I can feel it. Honestly I- Alpha Ivan came to see me just now. He was here for an hour and just left. Oh it was amazing being so close to him. He’s so kind and sweet to me, and we had such good conversations. He seems smart and worldly and super caring. He’s just wonderful. Okay, here’s exactly what happened. A knock on the door drew me from my journal. I can tell that it’s Alpha Ivan, his sce

