Ivy tried to smile at Irma, but it was hard to control the irritation burning under her skin. She didn't understand how someone could mess with her mood so much in such little time. Never in her life had anyone irritated her like this, and that made everything even more frustrating.

The morning had started well. She'd woken up in a good mood, feeling light for the first time in weeks. Her wolf was vibrating with happiness at being home, whispering simple desires — have coffee, feel ...