A growl almost knocked Lexi back into the leathered cushioned seat, Lexi was sure she witnessed Ryan grow about 5 inches taller and wider as they stared at each other. Lexi started to wonder if werewolves have super powers that make them blink less as her eyes started to burn. A mantra sounded in her mind. ‘I will not budge. I will not falter. I will win’. Lexi may be a human but she was not filthy and refused to be treated like she was beneath the wolves any longer. She hoped that everyone would ignore those hateful words the Luna had just spoken, leave her and Owen to the rest of their dinner. “Natalie, that’s a spiteful thing to say”. Owen frowned at the Luna’s unexpected outburst. “It’s Luna Natalie, Owen”. The Luna stomped her foot and sounded exasperated. Owen c****d her eyebrow