*Emily*

I rush down the hallway, flying as fast as I can, trying not to lose my footing on the slick floor. I have to get back to my room unseen, but I’m afraid it’s already too late, and someone knows I was hanging out around Eli’s door.

I reach my room and tug on the doorknob only to stop at the sound of my name being shouted down the hallway after me.

“Emily!”

I spin around and see Alpha Mark coming after me. He is walking quickly, with a purpose, and even from a hundred feet away, I can see his nostrils flaring. He’s obviously angry.

“Oh, Mark,” I...