“That was intense,” Elena said once the dining hall started to empty. She squeezed my shoulder. “But you handled it perfectly.”
“I feel like I’m going to be sick.”
“Normal response to confronting an entire pack.” She smiled. Warm. Motherly. “You did well, honey. Really good.”
Garrett was grinning. “Dude, Sarah’s face when you stood up? Priceless. She was not expecting that.”
“I wasn’t expecting it either.” My hands were still shaking. I hid them under the table.
“Coffee?” Elena asked. “My place is close. We can talk. Get to know each other without everyone staring.”
I looked at Lycian. He nodded. “Go. I have to meet with my father anyway. Pack business.”
“You’re leaving me?”
“Just for an hour. Elena will take care of you.” He stood. Kissed my forehead. The gesture was so casual. So
