ALYSSA I stood still, feeling the buzz of excitement from the crowd around me. But then, in the midst of the noise, I heard his voice. Clear, even though Jake wasn’t speaking out loud. “Alyssa, we need to talk. Please, come with me.” His words sent a ripple through me. I didn’t even know how I could hear him, but it was him. Jake. Serious and commanding. I froze for a moment, unsure of how to respond. Then, of course, Amy, my wolf, had to chime in. “Ooh, seems like he wants to mate again, Alyssa, I am ready to meet his wolf too,” she teased, her voice dripping with mischief. I groaned internally. “Amy, please shut up. He sounds serious.” Amy just laughed. “Better go to him, Alyssa. He’s calling for you.” Trying to ignore her, I whispered to Pamela, “I need to talk to Professor Thoms

