Chapter 23. Going to Challenge You

I wasn't going to wait around or call her back to answer any more questions, but I needed to get answers somehow. And I certainly wasn't going to ask Leander. Abruptly, Ever was standing behind me. I turned to face him.

"So, are you done laughing at them?" His lips twitched.

I couldn't help the grin that spread across my face. "How did you know?"

"You made quite an impression...by doing nothing at all. Well, you did giggle at the six most formidable shewolves in the Pack, so maybe that's something." He rubbed his chin. "After this morning, Leander was worried a fight was unavoidable. Once again, he was wrong about you."

Ever's words surprise me. He almost sounded impressed.

"I know what I can do. I didn't feel the need to prove anything."

He nodded and mused, "You're good for him," and then he added, "Never thought I'd say that."

I didn't bother to analyze his words. "Where next?"

"First, the collar...and then my house."

That dam