-KAILEE-
I was working up the nerve to try and link Alpha Dave. Tatiana was helping me, “you’ve got this. Just take a deep breath.” I did and pictured speaking to Alpha Dave in my head “Alpha Dave, can you hear me?” I looked at him waiting… nothing. Maybe I’m not doing it right I thought, so I tried again. “Alpha Dave, this is Kailee, can you hear me” I tried again. Alpha Dave did not flinch. This was not my home. I could feel the disappointment showing and I tried to hold back the tears that filled my eyes. I quickly excused myself to use the restroom. Luke got up to escort me and I just shook my head. I needed a moment by myself. I walked into the bathroom and leaned against the sink staring at myself in the mirror. “Get it together Kailee”, I told myself. I was used to disappointment,
