The Alpha's Lost Witch

or

through the window, I would guess it's early afternoon. The past few days run through

second floor of Shane's pack house, and I couldn't jump safely to escape. I don't trust my abiliti

cept for my famil

on my bedroom door. I'm go

in," I

onestly, I just need a friend right now. Her warm smile automatically rela

She has a basket of clothes that she sets on the floor. I sit

usted, but I slept through the night, something I haven't done in years. Maybe I should have

u. The washroom across the hall is stocked with soap and cloths. They are all slightly used, but I assure you they we

I respond, unsure

lowers on it and a long white skirt. My cheeks heat when I find a pair of matching white undergarments. I walk to the bathroom and take my time getting r

here. I can start over in a new village where no one knows I'm a witch. I j

find Tanya, who is stirring a pot of something I can't see, but it smells heavenly. The redhea

and waves his spoon in gree

gan. I'll fix you a b

with Cain in the room. So, I sit down next to Shane's friend. Then, Tany

," she notes, presen

nya. This smel

ed woman walks into the room. She has sharp cheekbones and blonde hair that is on the verge of turning gray. Wh

meet you, dear," she says in a friendly tone

p like a fool. Cain has to thump my back. Everyone

I introduce myself as S

ou to arrive. I'm so happy my son has found his destined mate. Who would h

my secret? I take a deep breath to calm myself, pu

ave thought?" I answe

chat, darling, but I'm running late for a pack meeting.

zing my hand. I wonder where Shane learned his bad

dishes, but Tanya takes over. I cross my arms an

re's Shane?"

ies like it's obvious. "As our pack's

The.

o a shifter I barely know, but

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est of the pack. I learned that Shane's father, who is the current Alpha, is sick. My heart went out t

chores and tasks. One time, while I was eating supper in the kitchen alone, Sere

she greeted me po

ap out of me. Her eyes always have an int

an apple off

a asked me, probably trying

being nice, I felt

thanks," I

escaped

rocking chair, staring gloomily out the window. I feel like everyone in the pack knows everything about me, even things I don't want them to know. I feel raw and

wooden basket I find in the closet and my book of brews. I race down the stairs, ignoring a question someone

e perfect time to collect herbs. With a new spring in my step, I began to harvest the first herb

proaching. It bothers me to realize I can a

Morgan,"

hich is fine with me. When I bump into him in the

I answe

hy do I have to find him so attractive? He's wearing a plain white shirt, and I can see the outline o

e you?"

lood boil. I drop the s

e where I don't know anyone. I'm in an arranged marriage with a pack's future Alpha

ifference?" he questions

a difference, Shane

o speed up in excitement. This is the problem with Shane. He annoys me t

rguing with you today. So, I'm going to bi

fter he leaves, Tanya comes out to the woods to check on me. Her expr

. My heart is no longer in the task. When it's too

ing pack life?" Ta

tell her the truth, right? Alone in the forest with no one

ong, you're great and everything, but..." I tra

se. Especially Shane. I can tell." Tanya gives me a knowing smile. "I've known hi

e. Shane looks at me a certain way? In what wa

re grabbing my basket, and more con