Chapter eight - Seraphina

I wallowed for the entire weekend, with the exception of Abaddon's brief visit, but I can see how much my parents are worrying and even I'm getting sick of my maudlin self, so I got up early this morning, let Dina out for a long run, giving myself a pep talk about the day ahead.

I've got school and despite the fact that the Alpha isn't going to let me leave to study anymore, I've got to keep hoping that at some point something will happen to get me out of here, therefore I need to make sure I don't let my studies drop so that if and when that happens, I'm ready to pursue my degree.

Despite the Alpha's words, my dad hasn't punished me for what happened after the party. As I got back from my run, I overheard him and my mum talking about what happened.

"They're still at risk, Coral." My dad hisses and I can picture him standing there, fists and jaw both clenched tightly and eyes narrowed, the way he does when he's angry. "Neither girl can defend themselves, none of the girls can and it'