Chapter 12: Punishment

Moira and Rowena both have fearful expressions and I smile reassuringly at them.

“That’s what it’s like. A lot of bossing and shouting on his part. And a lot of me calling his bluff,” I tell them with a wink. Now they both looked shocked at my nonchalant attitude.

“Raven, I am not a patient man! Get out here!” Alaric announces.

“Come, let me introduce you,” I tell them, despite their wary looks at the front door. They reluctantly follow me outside to see an irate Alpha at the foot of their porch.

“Alaric, this is my best friend Rowena and her mother Moira. Ladies, this is the mighty Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack,” I say cheekily. Alaric narrows his eyes and I see Rowena visibly blanch. Moira is made of slightly sterner stuff, so she straightens her shoulders and steps forward, offering her hand.