I walked towards the welcoming ceremony with everyone's eyes on me. I stood out like a sore thumb. I kept my head high and acted as if I belonged. I am a part of the pack, but I am apart from it as well. I wasn't given the real ceremony. I force-fed blood. the next second it was over I was part of the pack and lost my connection to the old one. I haven't even been introduced to the pack. they know of me, but don't know me. I walked onto the stage to sit next to Rwan. the chairs are too close to each other for my liking. I am furious. I'm sure he can smell it on me. It probably comes off in waves. To be honest, I'm angrier with myself, but hating myself is not an option. I don't know why we were even sitting up here. His father didn't he just showed up, got on the stage, and started the cer
