"You know what?" Kathy said as we hiked the hill leisurely without using our heightened speed, "I really thought you would bail on us today" She glanced my way, wiping off the perspiration that was accumulated at the side of her face. I breathed through my nose, "I don't blame you" I spoke, breathing evenly so I wouldn't feel tired easily, "I was just sorting out some stuff at Loren- I mean Alpha Lorenzo's house. His grandparents are back so we had breakfast together" I bit my tongue when I almost called their Alpha by his name. I could only hope that the girls didn't notice the slip-up. But from the corners of my eyes, I saw Melissa and Kathy exchange a glance, "Ah, that's lovely to hear," Melissa said, "Speaking of, you still didn't tell us why you're staying with the Alpha and his f