I wonder why she doesn't come forward boldly instead of blending into the crowd and scaring me. My thoughts circle back to what she said: "I've been careful of your kind."

If she's been careful of our kind, does that mean she isn't a werewolf? But how was she able to mind-link despite not being a member of the pack?

Anxiety gnaws at me as I move through the walkway. I meet Xavier coming toward me, a broad smile gracing his face. I love this new Xavier. He’s fun to be with now, unlike before when he’d be aloof, avoiding interaction. Now, I guess I know the reason.

"How are...