Chapter Twenty

Shadow-pack house.

Miranda's POV

It has been more than two weeks since I came to see my father because he summoned me.

He has been stalling my going home.

Something about my safety; he said that staying in the shadow pack would guarantee my safety.

He refused to give me details; the only thing he said was that she was still alive and well.

I don't know what he planned this time around that failed him.

I don't blame him, though; I am not there again. I would have helped him if I was there.

Everything is always about that peasant—the prettiest, the smartest, and the strongest—they would go on and on.

Yes, my dad supported me, and my mom started supporting me at some point, yet some people won't just shut up about her.

Clarissa will make a great leader. She is so pretty, she is so kind, and she is strong. I saw her beat a bully. I have a crush on her. I pray the moon goddess makes her my son's mate.

The list goes on and on.

I know you all must be judging me; if you were in my shoes, you