#Chapter 59- Help From a New Friend

Shirley

The sight of Ralph’s smile makes me instantly forget that I have to pee and nearly causes a shiver to slide down my back.

It has been over a week since I’ve seen him, which almost made me forget about his disdain for me…for Anya. But based on the look on his face, I can tell that hate hasn’t faded - it may have even grown.

“Do you need something?” I finally bring myself to ask, my grip tightening on my phone. It’s still open to my text thread with Keith, oddly making me thankful that I could hit call if necessary. But why do I feel like I may need to?

“Just checking on you,” Ralph says, his smug smile growing. “I see you’ve made some friends.”

He glances over my shoulder, causing me to turn and do the same as I see the distracted wolves in my party.

“If that’s what you want to call it,” I reply as I turn back to him.

Ralph hums, the sound only adding to my discomfort as I try not to grimace. But I still grow more rigid as I frown.

“Guess it’s nice to have people to keep you co