Chapter 17

Keira’s POV

I get back to the shop where Talia is waiting for me. She waves as I approach.

“Lily! Where have you been?” She asks.

“I went to the lake to get away from the crowds.”

“Alone? You should be careful being so close to the woods.” She says.

“I met Vivian out there.”

“Oh, she’s so polite. It was a sad day when her father passed away. It forced Beta Shepard into his position. Have you met him yet?” She asks. SHEPARD! That was his name!

“Yes, twice actually. Once at the hardware store and then he came up to us by the lake.”

“Isn’t he a dream boat?! Uhg! He’s so cute. And the Alpha is even more attractive.” She stares off into the distance. I giggle.

“But enough of that, let’s walk around. Everything is open and it smells amazing out here.” She links her arm in mine and leads me down the street. We see Nat at a booth and we try some of the baked goods we’ll be selling in the coffee shop. Everything was incredible. There was a booth se