Mia's POV

"What's that," Patrick, the head of the pack elders asks, upon seeing me react this way, without him seeing anything worth my reaction. His eyes are roaming from me to the crowd, searching for anyone who could have caused me to react but he doesn't see. He returns his attention to me, insisting I tell him the reason.

"My rival, Emma, was just looking at me with hate, and jealousy after you talked of the great benefits I'd derive by leaving the pack."

Patrick fumes with anger. "So I'm trying to make things easier for you but you're here trying to create issues." I remain still, clasping my...