TESSAAll of them stared at me with wide, expectant eyes. That last question drew a smile across my lips before I could help it. I knew when Zade tried to mess with Frederick’s pack the news spread through other packs too, but I hadn’t imagined it would ripple so far that even children here would know my name and care enough to ask.“Elena! Marcus! Stopped it!” the guard beside me cut in. “Too many questions at once you’re confusing Tessa. Go back to your games.”The little girl with the pigtails folded her arms, pouting as she glared up at him. “What’s your problem, Noah? You think you’re the only one who gets to talk to her?”“Yeah, leave us alone, Noah!” another boy chimed in, “We want to hear her story too!”A chorus of protests followed.“Okay, okay,” I laughed, holding up my hands in surrender. “I’ll tell you a story but only if you promise not to chase Noah away. If he leaves, I won’t know how to get back. This is my first time here guys.”Their eyes lit up the moment I agreed.
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