Blade waited by the black SUV, leaning against the door with his arms crossed.
He wore a simple black shirt and dark jeans, but he still looked every bit the Beta. When he saw me, he straightened and gave a small, respectful nod.
“Morning, Luna,” he said, voice steady. “Ready?”
I nodded, adjusting the strap of my school bag on my shoulder.
Ryder had already kissed me goodbye inside, his hands lingering on my waist like he didn’t want to let go.
“Be safe,” he had whispered. “Blade will stay with you the whole day.”
Blade opened the back door for me.
I slid in, and he took the driver’s seat. The engine purred to life, and we pulled away from the pack house, the tall gates closing behind us.
The ride to school was quiet at first. The road wound through the pack territory, trees fl
