Chapter 16
Kalea and Edward were busy tending to the pack's affairs, navigating Benny’s salty attitude about being left behind. Yet, despite his lingering annoyance, Benny couldn't suppress a small smirk whenever Hailey and Kalea brought up their childhood—specifically, what an absolute nuisance Hailey had been growing up. Kurt was perhaps the most intrigued, as Hailey had completely downplayed just how immature and irresponsible she had been as a pup.
“It’s not my fault! My parents spoiled me!” Hailey insisted, jumping to defend her upbringing.
“You can only use that excuse until you're about twelve or thirteen, Hailey,” Edward countered smoothly. “Once you pass that age, you're more than old enough to know right from wrong.”
“Says the asshole who treated Kalea like s**t because he wa
