Thomas' POV
Since we are still in school I can only go 'mate hunting' (James' new coin phrase for it, he's an i***t) on weekends. Now that I told my dad (stupidity on my part) he insist I start this weekend. It's Friday afternoon and I'm dreading this weekend. He has already informed five of our allies to have them ready on other weekends in case I don't find my mate.
James and I will be going off to Blue Star Pack along with Jackie this weekend. They are a small simple pack. We offer them protection and aids when needed. They offer us some of their fresh grown vegetables. My dad has a barter system in place with the small weaker alliances.
"Are you ready for tomorrow morning?" Shelby asks me standing by her locker.
"Nope!" I say popping the P. "I absolutely hate it. I don't want to
