Is my daughter okay? In Moon Trials? Well, that's a good cold remedy.
My dad's phony laughing filled Alpha's Hall. The night before the first study's results were due. A feast for pack leaders and family to show trust. The air smelled like cooked pork and people were frightened and hopeful.
I stood still inside the door after giving Lord Thorne's servant a healer's word. I shouldn't have been here. I was supposed to be a silent servant while the pack honored its champions-in-waiting.
But he saw me. He did.
Elders and soldiers surrounded Bram and Thorne around the huge hearth. Kaelen, Garok, and more strong names were there. They had warm, spicy cider in mugs, and the fire and people around them made their faces red.
My dad took a short sip slowly and peered at me with his eyes over hi
