RIVERA’S POV Madeline was an embodiment of kindness and beauty. Even though Rafael was not still moved to talk to her, I gave her a warm welcome since Hayley found nothing wrong with her. Rafael preferred to chat with William instead, and after we had all exchanged pleasantries, he walked down with William to introduce him to all of his friends and Alpha Leon. I invited Leah to join us for a picnic at the bank of the springs so we could all discuss about good memories and Hayley’s new life while Scarlett, Aubrey and the twins played around the trees. Hayley gave each of us a present for being a means of support and friendship at different times in her life. We opened our presents at the same time, our thank yous overlapping each other’s. I opened mine and a beautiful silver necklace la

