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Harlow sat in the library by herself, trying to block out the music that was blasting from the backyard. Even though it was her party, she didn't feel like celebrating. She didn't even like half of the people that showed up.

It wasn’t her birthday yet, but Johan thought that it would be a good idea to throw her an early party.

To make it worst Timothy was there with Leah, who was all over on him whenever he tried to talk to her.

Harlow took out a book that she used to enjoy reading when she was younger, just skipping through the pages.

She was dreading tomorrow night, because she knew she won't find her mate in the pack.

Harlow looked up as Gore entered the room.

"You are missing your party," he sat down at the opposite side of the table, sliding a large slice of cake towards her.

"You know that I am not one for parties. I don't even talk to ninety-five percent of the people there." Harlow spoke in a clipped tone.

She then went back to reading her book, "The ugly duck---"

"Are you goi