18 Laila TWO DAYS LATER There are ten days until the full moon, which also happens to be on Christmas day. Even with everything going on, I think it’s going to be the most memorable holiday yet. I’ll be around everyone I love. Also, if everything goes as planned, I’ll be mated. “Great training today,” Micah says. I wave at Amelie as she backs out of the driveway to head to work. When I turn to Micah, I see that he’s talking to Cedric and not me. Cedric pours himself a cup of coffee and sits down at the kitchen table with him. “Thanks. I didn’t get my a*s kicked.” He winks at me, and I smile. I’m glad Cedric gets along with my family and the other wolves in the surrounding packs. Well, other than with Colin. For years, all I’ve been used to are men who want to show complete dominance

