The Beta's Contract Mate
“First shift? I thought—”
My eyes shift to El. “Am I in trouble? Should I not have done it?” She asks, her voice breaking, but I quickly get on the bed, my arms wrapping around her.
“No, sweetie,” I assure him, kissing her temple.
“No. Eloise. It’s actually special. Most pups shift from ages ten to eighteen. But it seems there’s something special about you. I would like to run—”
“No!” I cut him short, wrapping my arms protectively around her. I’ll not put her under something like that.