I walked into the dining hall with my heart in my throat. Phenrys hadn't spoken a single word to me the entire time I fixed my hair and makeup. Instead, he'd chosen to glare at me as if I were a rodent he wanted to exterminate. It was unnerving to be the only one talking while the other person examined you like something he wanted to hurt. The moment the dining room came into view, I paused as the pack rose to their feet. The alpha's table was empty, causing my hackles to rise. Usually, I sat ...