Chapter 46 - Brandon

I can barely sleep.  After everything that my father told me, everything that he wants me to do, my mind is spinning. At 6:30, I shove the blankets off me, tired of trying.  I spend an inordinate amount of time in the shower, trying to relax.  Today is supposed to be exciting.  One of the best days of my life.  I will take over my position as Beta!  I will likely find my mate!  It’s my birthday!  I mean, if the prospect of cake can’t even cheer me up, I know I’m a goner.  But all that swirls in my gut is dread.  Dad was right.  My mate is likely going to be a male.  And I’ll have to turn him away.

I always knew that my parents were great friends.   But there was never that spark between them that I saw in all of my friends’ parents.  There were no little touches of affection.  No gleam in their eyes when they saw each other.