Third Person's POV
Melanie met Elmer at the entrance.
Elmer leaned in and whispered in her ear, "Prof. Norman is going to be here for this expo."
Melanie froze, her eyes widening slightly, and her back muscles tensed up involuntarily.
Elmer smiled wryly. "Good thing you found someone to help you out quickly. If he'd seen you walk in late, well..."
She immediately understood the implication.
Marcus always operated strictly by the book; excuses never helped. Lateness was seen as a sign of disrespect.
Her choice to mate and become the Razor Pack's Luna after graduation was already a mark against her in Marcus's mind.
To show up late for their first reunion? The consequences would be severe.
The back of her scent gland felt cold.
"So, thankfully, you weren't late," Elmer finished, lo
