Chapter 42

The blazing sound of my alarm wakes me up before the sun has even touched my face.

I groan, rolling over to check the time. 7:28 a.m. Way too early for my liking. But today I promised Casey I’d help her with her final assignments.

Casey—my brother’s mate—never had the opportunity to get an education. Her previous pack was cruel, treating her like dirt simply because she was an orphan.

Louis took it upon himself to make sure she got the best. She’s already incredibly skilled with beading and creating things, but school… that was always a tender spot for her. She felt too shy, too out of place to enroll in an actual classroom because of her age. So Louis hired her a private tutor instead.

Now, she’s only a few months away from writing her GED. After that, maybe college—though I wouldn’t put it past her to end up pregnant first. And trust me, I know exactly what I’m saying.

Dragging myself into the bathroom, I go through my morning routine: face wash, moisturizer, braiding my hair into F