Chapter 5 “Kira’s grades improved dramatically toward the end of the school year,” our current social worker, Stephanie Baumgartner, noted. “On the other hand, I’ll admit that her living situation is a trifle on the unconventional side....” At this point, the middle-aged human glanced up from her paperwork and slid a glance toward the five of us flanking Kira in the front row. Yes, for those unaware of the existence of werewolves, a teenager living with her sister and four cute guys was likely a bit surprising. The judge, unfortunately, had more weighty reservations than that. “Unconventional is one thing,” he interjected. “Undependable is another. I see here that you are Ms. Fairchild’s employer as well as her landlord,” he continued, spearing Gunner with a far less forgiving gaze than