TALIA POV. We’ve decided not to tell Jack and my mom about our little run in at the mall. I didn’t think that it would be that big a deal. I knew that taking on a junior alpha was a big thing, but I knew what a wuss Jake was. He would no doubt use his title to make his guards stay quiet, he would not want his pack to know that he was bested by an unknown wolf, especially if the said wolf was a girl. Jane and Jack’s date also went well. It was obvious when they returned late that evening. Mom and I were sitting huddled together watching one of our favorite series when they stumbled into the house. Not because they were drunk, but because they were pawing at each other and sucking face as they shuffled into the living room. I was happy for them, but I felt a little envious. I knew that fin