CHAPTER 50

  Raleigh

  Having blood all over the sheets was a great way to start my birthday.

  It had been a week after the Alpha meeting, and Lucien and I had traveled back to the pack. I was still upset about letting Lune take control of my body and my power, no matter how many times Lucien assured me that there was nothing wrong with my outburst.

  Cindy was happy to see me, judging by the nearly choking hug she squeezed out of me when Lucien and I made it to the Alpha House. Conner's welcome was a multitude of apologies for Cindy's ecstatic behavior, saying that she had missed me very much.

  Everest was equally as happy to see me. He'd changed for the few days that I was gone. He looked happier and brighter. He wore a tank-top and had a couple of clips attached to his head. He had vibrant eyes and loose jeans swished on his legs. I teased him mercilessly for that; Ranveer making no move to help his embarrassed mate.

  Lucinda wasn't home when I went to check on her, but Wren was.