CHAPTER 44

  “Um..” Lavana finished munching on the piece of apple she bit before replying.

  “Well, just as Maggie said, this pack is small and they treat each other well. They are nice and warm. Maybe after I take you back to your home, I can stay here.”

  “Big sis… do you not need me anymore?” Beatrix held Lavana’s hand.

  “I do. I do dear. But you are a little princess. I’ll eventually have to take you there. If your clan is like werewolves who need to form a pack, to be together, then the further you stay away from your kin, it might get dangerous for you. Honey, I don’t want to lose you. I promise you, after I take you there, I’ll visit as often as possible.”

  “That… but…”

  “I’ll take you there with my second identity. Do you guys have enmity with mermaids too?”

  “Nope! We are allies. But your dominant scent is that of an Omega wolf…”