Chapter Twenty Five (1)

AVA fiddled with the top

corner of the page, staring at the words in her book. She wasn't reading it

though and found herself having to re-read sentences after zoning out.

Her mind was on Lucas, as it was most of the time,

but this was different. She worried for his safety. It was nearing ten o'clock

and he wasn't back yet nor did she receive any text messages from him. Ava

assumed the trip was successful and he found them but she doubted it would take

the whole day.

None of the pack members had heard from them so

that was worrying. She only hoped they were ok but couldn't help wanting to

find out for sure. She was getting restless and had a bad feeling in her gut.

Last time that happened Miss Lillian had died.

Letting out a loud sigh, she checked her phone

again only for no new messages to pop up on the screen. Ava slammed her phone

face down, annoyed and frustrated. I can't take it anymore! She threw her book

on the bed and quickly walked out of her room, determined to find a pack m