My inner wolf whined as I approached the pack clinic. My parents, along with Daphne and Matt’s parents, were waiting while he received treatment. Daphne was the first to notice me. She abruptly stood with her hands clenched.
“What are you doing here?!” she demanded. Stay calm, Diara. I took a step forward and bowed my head to Alpha Martin.
“How’s Matt?” I asked
“He’ll be alright. He’s a strong wolf, so he’ll heal in about a week,” his stepmom said. To my surprise, her voice was gentle. She wasn’t rude like my mother, but she had never acknowledged me before.
Once the Alpha family excused themselves and left the waiting room, our family was left to talk. My mom raised her hand to slap me so hard that I tasted blood in my mouth. Daphne nodded in approval, while my dad remained silent as
