"Mom, please," I pleaded, clutching the edge of the kitchen counter.
"I really don't want to ride with Kai. Can't you just take me? Please don’t make me ride with them!" I begged.
My mother sighed, her brow furrowed with concern as she gently squeezed my hand.
"Gabriella, you know I would if I could. But with the Alpha's patrol still recovering from their injuries, I'm swamped at the infirmary. We’ve lost a lot of people and there’s only a few of us left that can help."
"Mom, please," I pleaded, my voice barely a whisper.
"I could help you restock supplies. I'll do anything."
“Gabriella, my love, you’re gonna have to deal with this eventually. You plant keep avoiding them.” She turned her attention back to the bowl of fruit next to her.
"I know, Mom," I mumbled.
"It's just… awk
