The Destiny of Kayla Stone

ess and preoccupation. I tried to return to my normal routine, but it was as t

f from the rising sense of apprehension that was starting to dig a pit in my stomach. Danny had gone to see a bunch of his frie

up and answered it to find Liam, one of the pack warriors, standing on the porch. He looked uncom

ced a smile. "Can w

both took a seat in the living room, the armchair t

. Just wanted you to know that if you need anything, I a

e that it had more to do with just being su

right time to say this, but I've always wanted us to b

ate that, truly. It's just that I hope things will change with R

et it. But if you change your m

nd kept going back to Elder Magnus' words. What did he mean by the encr

l, another pack member. She has always been a very buoyant, high

g up with me. "I heard about th

keep my voice even. "It's b

ever need a place to stay or someone to talk to, my door's alw

ced and cared-no more did I feel that much of an outsider in my pack. I could only hope t

d others bolder in their intentions and making advances to me. Sam, quiet and thoughtful, went as

ht now," Sam said in a very soft voice, "but

ot ready for anything like that. I'm stil

sible all over his face. "I understand. In

help and companionship. I was grateful for the support, but I couldn't sh

where I ended up wandering through the woods. Trying to collect my thoughts

nd me. As I turned, my heart stopped as I saw Roman emerging. His look was

spoke in a

my breath catching in my throat.

to talk to you. I've been hearing about all the a

of hurt. "Is that why you

hoever you want, I don't really care. I'm just here to clarify thing

? That's all you have to

ost desolate expression. "Yes, I

wave of despair

his usual coldness. "It is better this way. I don't want to be a d

eling more alone than ever. I wanted to call after him, to beg hi