At lunch, I head to the usual spot by the forest, my friends surprising me with a round vanilla cake. I couldn't help the smile that spreads as I focus on them and watch as Dawn—Matt's sister from Glacier Pack—tackles Kevin to the ground, smashing a piece of cake in his face. "Your Alpha invited all of us and some of our pack members to your party. We'll be there with you and hopefully, watch you ditch us for your mate." Dawn calls out, a smug grin on her face as she looks at the mess she made on Kevin. Those two were always fighting to see who was stronger or faster. It was entertaining, to say the least. With a promise to talk later tonight, I head to class. My school day ended with my art teacher holding me back after class to wish me a happy birthday, handing me a sketchbook an