T*O*E Chapter Twenty-Four

LORNA

Calissa and I tiptoed our way into the dimly lit wine cellar. The musty smell of aging wine permeated the air as we searched for the oldest vintage. The sound of our hushed whispers echoed off the stone walls, adding to the eerie atmosphere. We knew that if Alpha Gabriel caught us, he would be furious, but we couldn’t resist the thrill of the hunt. Despite his gruff exterior, Alpha Gabriel always treated us like daughters. As the only two girls our age in the pack, we relished the special privileges that came with our status.

Calissa shrieks, quietly, in excitement, “It’s insane that all of their parents are letting them come here for our girls’ night! But it’s perfect because the adults around here don’t bat an eye when they see us drinking wine. We are all going to have so much fun!” With a wide grin on her face, she pulls out a wine bottle to inspect it.

It has been a few days since the day I arrived, and Skylar went berserk. Since attending the initiation banquet and pack