Best Friends

As I walk towards Ryna’s house with Andreas, I can’t help the pounding of my heart as I think of my best friend never forgiving me.

I feel Andreas squeeze my hand tightly, and I give him a small smile as we climb the steps of Ryna’s small cottage. I take a breath as we approach the door and knock.

Gino answers the door a few moments later, and I’m engulfed with the anger he feels as it radiates from his body.

“He needs time, Alpha.” He says shortly.

“I understand, Gino. But there are pack matters that need to be attended to,” Andreas says when I don’t say anything.

“I will make sure that all pack matters are dealt with,” Gino responds, his glaring eyes never leaving mine.

I swallow the lump in my throat and finally find the words I want to say. “I’m not here about pack business,” I say, my voice coming out as a squeak. “I came to apologize for everything that happened yesterday.”

“It’s going to take more than apologies, Alpha,” Gino says angrily.