Nora.
I sat on the edge of my bed, my heart felt heavy with the weight of Howard's animosity. Today was supposed to be a new beginning, my first day in the Direwood pack, but his hatred towards me had cast a dark cloud over everything. I refused to let him see my tears; I wouldn't give him the satisfaction.
Taking a deep breath, I tried to steady my emotions, even though my head felt light with turmoil. I knew I had to be strong, to show him that I am not a pushover. I couldn't let his cruelty break me.
Last night's restless sleep left me feeling drained and anxious as a first entered the house to the reality of Howard's disappearance. Selene's reassurance couldn't erase the worry that gnawed at me. I trusted her, but my heart couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wron
