Clementine:
After finding out about the mate bond, Troy, who already knew, went to take a shower. Ian seemed to be in shock, not saying a word. He just watched me silently. Then there was Haiden. He had quietly moved away, running his hands through his hair and pacing faster as he roamed the room. I felt like he was judging me because he would glance at me now and then. Finally, after seeming to process the news, he stepped closer. But before speaking, he turned toward Ian, acknowledging that he was watching us.
"We will talk about it," Haiden said. "And since we know the lurkers are outside, we won't be allowed to go into the open field to discuss it, at least for now."
After Troy came out, I went to take a shower. We weren't even allowed to attend Sadie's funeral. Her body was sent back to her pack, and they said her baby was too. He was handed over to her family. I just hoped they would treat him well, giving him all the love he deserved but never got from his mother.
