chapter 13

Lydia was shocked to see Cora back at the Pack. She had made her feelings clear the night before, telling Cora that she was no longer welcome after threatening her. But here she was, as if nothing had happened.

Lydia's initial reaction was one of anger and hate. She couldn't understand why Cora was still there, why she hadn't left like she had been told. But as she looked at Cora, she realized that there was something different about her. She seemed more confident, more in control.

"What are you still doing here?" Lydia asked, trying to keep the anger out of her voice.

"I'm not leaving," Cora replied calmly. "I have a right to be here, just like everyone else."

Lydia was taken aback by Cora's response. She had expected her to be defensive, to argue back. But instead, she was calm and collected, as if nothing could shake her.

"I don't understand you," Lydia said, her voice softening.

"Why do you keep coming back, even after everything that's happened?"

Cora looked at Lydia, her eyes f