I don't shrink under the people's gazes like I used to, I just look straight at them before turning my glare on Jake who doesn't let it faze him, a sort of smile on his face. He looks at me right back, pleading eyes as if to tell me not to screw this up for him. I don't plan on it, but he should know that my actions are affected by him so if I were to mess this up and tell the pack how much of an asshole he is it would be his fault.
By the looks of it, the news got mixed reviews. Some of the adults were congratulating me and telling me how lucky I was. The elders told me they hoped I would have a successful heat, which almost freezes me in the spot but I play it off, it is not something to worry about now. Lucia comes forward and hugs me to her, muttering to herself it was about time. All
