Chapter 21

While inside the guest room, I found a quiet moment to sit alone and ponder the behavior of Beta Maverick. His actions were so confusing, and I needed to confide in my inner wolf, Skye for guidance since Claire wasn’t available.

“Skye,” I whispered softly, directing my thoughts inward to the wise presence that resided within me. “There’s something not right about Beta Maverick. I can’t put my finger on it, but I sense he was hiding something. Do you feel it too?”

“Chloe, my instincts are in harmony with yours. You are right. Do you want to confront him later?”

“Do you think it’s a good idea?”

“I don’t know but maybe, after all, it’s always your decision that we must follow,” she reminded me.

“And you will just keep blaming me if something goes wrong,” I stated a fact.

“You are smarter than me, but sometimes, you are so impulsive, and you act on your emotions, dear. I just wish that you would use more of your brain,” she quipped.

“Are