“You were crying in your sleep, she couldn't fall asleep,” he replies.

I'm about to deny the claim, but I'm startled by Mariella. She comes out of nowhere, stopping by the kitchen door. “Alpha Knox,” she calls out.

Mrs B drops her folk, “Great. Now I have lost My appetite.” she has, glaring at Mariella. I've always loved being her favorite among Thalia's friends but now I'm curious as to what drives this destain towards her.

“Mine picked up,” Florentine remarks, watching ...