Chapter Twenty Seven

ANNA

I've been given a few days rest to recover from my punishment.

I stand in front of the mirror in the shower room, twisting around to look at the scars on my back.  Tears pick my eyes.

Although, I can't believe River would actually do this to me, I can't blame him for it.  It's his job and I fucked up.  I shouldn't have lost it on Cassidy.  I should've just walked away.  But, wolves like mine never back down.  They love a good fight and Cassidy gave her one.  

I finish getting cleaned up and decide to rest at the field.  I'm not cleared for duty but I'm allowed to go outside.  Monday I start my kitchen duty along with training.

I park myself under a tree and watch the session.  I don't see River anywhere.

Blade comes up and sits beside me.  "Hey, pretty lady."  He smiles.

I pull up a blade of grass.  "Hey."  I smile back.

He fixes his ponytai