Chapter 32: At the Party

Erica's Point of View:

My heart rate increased as we approached the location where the party was to be held, and I realized that it was because of the looks that people had been giving me since we had been standing outside for a few minutes.

There were a large number of people in attendance at this gathering. According to what I've heard, it's a thank-you party for the family company that planned the event, and the visitors were all important members of the Fiannard Pack.

"Do you think you're okay, Erica?" Viktor spoke to me in hushed tones for a brief moment. I forced a grin on my face, despite the fact that I was appalled by the glances of individuals in my immediate vicinity.

"I'm OK," I told Viktor when he asked how I was.

He looked at me as if he didn't believe a word I was telling him.

"What do you think about getting out of here? I'll just say goodbye to Mom and Dad and Mr. Moore, and then I'll be on our way," I cocked my head when he said someth