"Yes. I'm sorry, Laina, but Tate needed to know that you are considered a minor even if pack laws dictate wolves to be adults at sixteen." Eeva replies. I could see the worry in her eyes as I turn back to look out the window and watch the scenery. "Thank you," I whisper as we pass by a few log cabins, cottages and houses that I assume are homes to pack members. "For what?" She asks with a smile in my direction. "For being a true friend and treating me like an adult." "Why wouldn't I treat you like an adult or be a friend to you? You're practically my sister now that you're my baby brother's mate." She reasons, and I smile. "I'm glad for that too." "Me too, Laina. Even though Tate had girlfriends, he always kept searching for his mate. My brother has anger issues, but I