CHAPTER 26

  Raleigh:

  I exited the bathroom stealthily, quietly. Lucien was pacing by the open balcony, the breeze ruffling his beautiful hair. His eyes flickered up to me as I neared him. He gave me a half-smile, picking me up easily and hoisting me on his waist, giving me a better view of the sprawling pack before me. Lights were flickering on in houses, children running inside on their mother's calls. I smiled and leaned on Lucien's shoulder, his hand coming up to stroke my hair.

  "You're not mad?" I asked.

  Lucien turned his face to mine, frowning. "No...? Why would I be mad?" He asked.

  I shrugged. "I don't know. Everybody didn't seem too happy with it..." I looked at my arm, where there was now a light silver streak where my wound once was.