Neither of them dared to open their mouths; the silence in the kitchen was only broken by the sound of water bubbling on the stove for the new coffee. And as if summoned again, Lizzie finally entered the kitchen, opening her big mouth. -"Hey, have they told her that she'll have to stay at the alpha's house until the end of the Lupercalia?" she asked, crossing her arms. Aunt Raquel glared at her angrily; apparently, this was not the way she imagined broaching the subject. Still, the bomb hit me head-on. "WHAT?" I blinked, shouting. Uncle Half remained silent, while Aunt Raquel got up from the table and headed towards the dining room. "What the hell is this? WHAT? NO!" I exploded. "Not for a... damn...fuck's sake!" "Oh, stop with this drama, Madson!" - retorted Lizzie, rolling her eyes.

