I was catching up with Jane and Julia on the latest gossip when I hear chairs hitting the ground and someone yelling "MATE!" We all froze, and as he came closer, John pulled me out of the way as a frenzied Konstantin picked up Julia and buried his nose in her shoulder.

"LET ME GO," she yelled, "I'M ONLY FIFTEEN YOU IDIOT." He immediately relaxed and set her down, where her brother quickly grabbed her and pulled her behind him. Alpha Esca was about to shift, but Eleanor put her hand on his arm.

Konstantin looked at them, then back to Julia, his shoulders slumping as he realized what was...