ELVIE
It was Simon. Relief washed over me when I saw him standing at the door. My heart had been racing, afraid someone else might show up—someone who could ruin everything.
But no, it was just Simon. My parents and I all sighed at the same time, grateful that our worst fears hadn’t come true.
Beta Arnold, my father, leaned in closer to Simon, his voice low and secretive. "No other guests around, right? Alpha Jerry’s alone?"
Simon nodded, his expression as calm as ever. "Yes, Beta Arnold. The Alpha's parents, former Alpha Jack and Luna Amelia, left a while ago. They're visiting some friends."
I watched my father’s face break into a sly grin. He turned to me and my mother, excitement gleaming in his eyes. "This is the perfect opportunity," he whispered.
My heart fluttered at the
