Angel clenches her fist, instantly regretting her false bravado. She tries so hard to impress her but never gets in her good books because she won't leave Adrian alone. “I'm sorry Mom, I shouldn't have over boiled the water.” she mumbles.

“Hmm, just teach the kids how to do that zombie makeup. You have no business in the kitchen, you can barely boil water and you were striving to mate Adrian. Thank God you're not his luna, otherwise this pack would be doomed.” she sighs, walking out through the back door.

The moment Mom Ximena leaves, the entire kitchen busts out laughing, the laughter clearly taunting Angel. “Shut up,” she...