14. Hate me all you like

**Isabel**

I watch from the window when Jared and Theda leaves together. I guess he doesn't care much about me after all, only interested in the things that will promote his pack. I am not in the list of important things to care for.

Nevertheless, I will not be saddened by such occurrence. I will be strong and prove my worth to everyone. But then again, every time I try to be strong, something holds me back.

Shrugging off the thoughts off my mind, I come downstairs to eat breakfast since the entire pack house is now quieter.

To my surprise, I see Myra and Cardin in the kitchen. They're chatting happily while preparing a home cooked meal.

"Myra! You came here."

"Isabel!"

We embrace each other warmly.

"Isabel," she calls again. " I've missed you so much, how have you been coping with this place? Tell me everything about it."

I shrug. "Nothing much. Only jumping from one trouble to another, what about you and your mate?"

"We've are fine, and glowing too."

"What about the pack? And Wi