I can barely sleep; Ryker is on my mind all night. I’m apprehensive and nervous about the wolf-shift in four days. I get dressed, make the bed, and make my way downstairs to the dining room for breakfast. There are a few members already at the table eating; Amelia is one of them. ‘Good morning, Astrid,’ she says. ‘Good morning, everyone,’ I say, smiling and sitting next to Amelia. The other ladies smile. ‘You’ll have to tell me all about Shady Crest,’ I tell Amelia. ‘Alpha Zenith is obviously our Alpha,’ she giggles, ‘Yep. I think I got that,’ I giggle. ‘We train here daily; including the she-wolves. Alpha Zenith likes to keep our strong reputation; we’re the strongest pack, and we should always be prepared, just in case another pack becomes a threat, and we need to tak