Chapter 33

Stormie

The day dawned with an overcast shadow. It was as if the sky reflected my feelings. I placed my muzzle on my brother's back and stared out the window until he began to stir. I climbed over both of them and headed for the bathroom to begin getting ready for the day.

When I came out they'd both gone, most likely to get ready themselves. I braided my hair and pinned it tightly to my head before putting on my full gear. A few of us would be going in human form while the rest would be in their other form. I double checked all my knives and then threw on my sword and bow and arrow.

I headed down to breakfast where all of the Elite were waiting, as well as the alpha, and the royal beta. They were already seated when I walked in but the minute my brothers spotted me they were up out of their seat headed to me, engulfing me in a big hug. I felt better today, having been able to process a little and push the rest aside for another day. Their presence though reminded me that no