#38

By sundown, Emily and Laura left the cabin to go home. She could feel the heaviness of her chest as they arrived in front of Lucian’s mansion.

“I wish we could spend the night in the cabin, but I have to return you to your husband, or else I’ll be doomed,” Laura said, wrapping her arm around her shoulders to comfort her. “But I’ll fetch you tomorrow morning because we’re going to meet the students of Lycan Academy.”

Her forehead creased, looking at Laura with curiosity.

“Lycan Academy?”

“Yes. You are the new Luna of the pack. It’s normal for you to attend some courtesy calls and meet with the pack members. Lucian told me he wanted you to be seen in public, so our people will get to know you better. Anyway, I told him it would be best if you’d meet the young Lycans first.”

Emily blinked twice. “What if they don’t like me?”

“Why would they dislike you?” Laura raised an eyebrow. “You proved yourself worthy to be our Luna. You defeated Scarlett, remember? Come on. You should face them wit