Chapter 22- Someone out there listens

Chapter 22

For the first time since I arrived at Blackvine, I walk to class alone. Normally Hanna walks with me everyday but today, she isn't well. I wasn't even permitted to see her as other pack maidens hurriedly ushered me out.

I know they probably didn't do it just to hurt me but considering I'm not a sworn in packmate, they might have well done so just to remind me of my place.

Fever isn't a popular sickness among our kind. And Hanna isn't the type to fall ill often. She must be in pain. I'll have to see her once I get back irrespective of those ladies opinion.

As I approach the classroom door, multiple voices welcome me. Almost every member of this class is older by at least two years and…well they are all packmates. So I do feel so out of place most times.

I sigh when I eventually spot Emily standing by the entrance with her arms folded against her chest. I step in front of her, a scowl etched on her face.

"Well, well, well. Look what's here," Emily taunts, her voice drippi