Book 1: Chapter 12

Astrid

I can barely sleep; Ryker is on my mind all night. I’m apprehensive and nervous about the wolf-shift in four days. I get dressed, make the bed, and make my way downstairs to the dining room for breakfast. There are a few members already at the table eating; Amelia is one of them.

“Good morning, Astrid,” She says.

“Good morning, everyone,” I say, smiling and sitting next to Amelia. The other ladies smile.

“You’ll have to tell me all about shady crest,” I tell Amelia.

“Alpha Zenith is obviously our alpha,” She giggles,

“Yep. I think I got that,” I giggle.

“We train here daily; including the she-wolves. Alpha Zenith likes to keep our strong reputation; we’re the strongest pack, and we should always be prepared, just in case another pack becomes a threat, and we need to take them out. His eldest son James hasn’t found his mate yet. Alpha Zenith has one in mind. He won’t say who just yet, but says he will only settle for the stronge