The alpha cleared his throat and Violet looked up from her mom’s bracelet now on her wrist to him. “As I’ve said before I know this is difficult for you. I hope the bracelet gives you some comfort, but I was also thinking I could have someone go to your home and get some of your things for you. I’m sure having your clothes would make you feel all the more you if I am making myself clear.”Wrinkling her nose, Violet told him, “I don’t want anyone going through my stuff.”“Well..” the alpha said, looking a little surprised.“I want to go and get my things.”“Oh...Violet, I don’t think-”“No, it needs to be me,” she told him, re

The flight back was just as uneventful as the one there. Back in the alpha’s territory, Nolan helped Violet carry the suitcases to her room, and then they went to meet with the alpha. “Everything went well?” he asked when he saw them. “Yeah, but the weirdness ensues,” Violet told him.“Excuse me?”“Someone cleaned her house,” Nolan replied. “Any signs of a home invasion and a murder have been whipped clean.”“Ah, weirdness,” the alpha said.“Nolan says Jer- I mean Morgan doesn’t do this kind of thing. Why would he do it now? And why go into my mom’s e-mails and stuff. Why would he want no one to think my parents are missing?&

Violet sighed as she woke. On her back she stared at the ceiling, trying to remember what day it was. This place made the days run into one another. She sat up and rubbed her face. Violet wondered what the alpha was doing to find her parents’ killers. A knock on the door broke her from her thoughts. Opening the door, she was surprised to see the alpha standing in her doorway instead of the expected Mrs. Chaplin. It was as if her thoughts had summoned him. Werewolves couldn’t read thoughts, right? “Uh, good morning alpha.”“Good morning, Violet. How are you?”“Great,” she replied, unable to keep the sourness out of her voice.He gave her a strange look as he asked, “everything alright?”Violet returned the look.

Despite Violet’s insistence that she could dress and make it upon herself, Mia refused to leave her room until Violet was ready for her date with Nolan. They went through all of Violet’s clothes and make-up until Mia picked out the things she thought would be perfect for Violet and her date with Nolan. While Violet may have protested a lot, she appreciated Mia’s help. Their bickering made Violet feel normal. She and her friends use to do the same all the time and it seemed like forever since she felt like she had a friend. “What do you think?” Mia asked when she finished with Violet’s hair. “Wow, I look great,” Viole replied as she looked into the mirror. “You are a woman with many talents.”Mia beamed, looking pleased. “I am, aren’t

The entirety of the backyard was used for the party. There were balloons and streamers placed elegantly through the yard. Tables were set up with mountains of food and there were places to sit and tables for eating everywhere. Instead of a welcoming party, it looked more like a wedding reception to Violet. All and all, she thought it was overkill in the truest sense. However, Violet put on her best politely interested expression and decided to take advantage of this situation to get what information she could. It sent a thrill through her when she noticed that several of the staff had joined. An older werewolf woman who looked like the definition of a ‘Karen’ stopped Violet. “Oh, hello dear, I’m Cathy Mills, and I just want to tell you how lovely it is to have you here with us. All of us were worried when the alpha refused to take a mate and had no children of his own.”