Chapter 7

Sophie's POV

I deserved what I got. I knew she would be mad at me for what I had said earlier. It was not her fault; she looked scared. I only wished she could tell me about it. She had so much going on; maybe it was wiser if I kept my own problems to myself.

I spotted Laurent a distance away. My heart skipped a beat. I knew I would have to talk to him. For some reason, I was scared of him and of what he would think, but he was the only one left, the only one who could help me.

He was having a silent conversation with one of the pack soldiers, Stefan. They were always together; maybe they were close friends.

I walked closer to them, and he noticed me right before I caught up. Stefan got the info and walked away.

"Hi," I said to him. I wasn't the kind of girl who got nervous around guys, but it all changed when Laurent was close.

"What do you want?" he asked, his tone harsh.

"You've been avoiding me lately."

"I've only