BELLE

I felt utterly pathetic as I walked up to Minnie’s apartment door later that night. I had gotten many strange looks on my way here. I didn’t blame pack members for staring.

I was soaking wet, barefoot, and only had a towel wrapped around me to cover my black bikini. To add to that, I couldn’t stop the tears from streaming down my face.

I’m sure I looked like a mess.

My hand shook with emotion as I raised it to knock on Minnie’s door late at night. I knew she said she was busy tonight, but I was hoping she would make an exception, given the circumstances.

I...