Chapter 18: Abandoned Once again
(Charlotte's POV)
The hallway of the pup school suddenly felt suffocating. Crystal's persistent requests about performing at her marking ceremony rang in my ears. Her overly sweet tone grated against my nerves, twisting the knife already lodged deep in my chest.
"I said no," I stated firmly, my voice sharp. I quickened my pace, desperate to escape this uncomfortable conversation.
Crystal, not one to take silence for an answer, hurried after me. Her heels clicked loudly against the polished floor, each step mirroring her determination. "But I don’t understand! It's a marking ceremony! My marking ceremony! Do you know how many wolves would kill for this opportunity?"
I stopped abruptly, spinning to face her. My frustration bubbled painfully under th
