Emma.
The morning light shone through the car window, warming my skin as I sat quietly beside Kael.
The pack was a beautiful place. As angry as I was at my life, I couldn't deny this. The forest around us practically came alive in the gentle dawn. It was quiet except for the hum of the engine, and despite everything that had happened in the last day, a strange calm washed over me. Keeping me relaxed.
I knew why Kael had brought me out this early. This wasn’t a morning stroll or some romantic walk through the woods. This was a test. Kael wanted to see if the sunlight burned my skin, to check if I’d become what he feared. A blood sucking monster.
“Are you okay?” Kael spoke lightly, like he was afraid of my answer.
I turned to him, I couldn't help the bitterness I felt. "Quit acting li
