Chapter Nineteen

The group heard the band begin to do warm-ups as they made their way through the line into the gym. Zach already had the cash out for him and Emily and made sure to push it forward when they got up to the person taking the attendance money. Danny was behind them and paid for him and Alex. Madison wasn't with anyone, so that left her alone to pay for herself and have no one to accompany her to the dance.

"I guess we're stuck here for the next two and a half hours." Danny didn't want to be at some lame dance. He'd rather be out on patrol with the rest of the pack where all the adventure was happening tonight. But Alex wanted to come, so he had to go along with what made her happy.

"Danny." Alex let out an exasperated sigh. "It will be fun." She tiptoed up and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Hey, the band is warming up." Madison pointed to the group that was in the front portion of the gym.

"Looks like they should be getting ready for bed. Kinda late fo