So brutal

Brutal. Dangerous. Deadly.

Brinley

The meeting continued for several hours. Both Beta Dean and Alpha watched me like a hawk, but thankfully, with the conference in session, neither could really bother me.

I was also relieved to find Beta Dean taking an interest in several other shewolves, not just me. And Calla had not fallen off of his radar completely. She made a point to stay front and center, making sure his beverage stayed full, bringing him refills even when it wasn't necessary.

I made a point to be as scarce and unnoticeable as possible.

Walking back to the serving stations, I tried not to hobble, the pain in my toes excruciating from standing in these damned shoes for so long. Lena watched me, her face screwed into the perpetual scowl of disgust she wore every time she laid eyes on me.

I turned away, busying myself with useless tasks like stacking napkins and organizing glasses that were already in perfect order.

The noise of the crowd became louder. Glancing up, I found sever