ONE MONTH LATER I left the university, holding my books to my chest, and talking to one of the other male students, when I noticed Alpha Chase. He was talking to a young woman with long blonde hair. She was dressed up as if she was going to a party, and looked slightly disgusted to be around lower-ranking Lycans. I ignored them and started to walk past, when Chace called out. ''Hello, Lyra,'' He smiled at me, ''Have you met my mate, Paige?'' ''No.'' I answered, and turned to walk off. ''She's so rude,'' The girl complained, ''I'm her future Queen.'' I turned back and laughed at her, ''I don't have a Queen, and if I did, it sure wouldn't be a chosen mate. You're both disgusting, and I hope the Goddess punishes you for not waiting for your mates.'' ''LYRA!'' Chace shouted, his eyes da

