Kennedy is a human girl raised inside a werewolf pack, best friends with Jeremiah, the future Alpha. Her life is carefully planned—college, leaving the pack, and a normal human future. But after a tragic past and a bond that feels deeper than friendship, fate forces her to face a choice she never expected.
Prologue What do you do when you’re a human living within a wolf pack, and your closest friend is destined to become the next Alpha? You become part of it**that’s what you do. Or at least, you join as much as a human possibly can. Kennedy and Jeremiah have shared a bond since the day…
“Yes, Jer. I have to go. You’re about to start serious Alpha training, and I’m human**no mate in sight. It wasn’t you, and I don’t know who else could ever compare,” I said dramatically, placing the back of my hand on my forehead. “Right now, I don’t have any other useful role in the pack.”…
The first week unfolded much as I expected. The mean girls wasted no time, throwing barbs and whispers my way. The guys didn’t jump in immediately like they used to. When I first arrived, being human and best friends with the Alpha’s son made me a big deal**no matter your race, species, or supernatural abilities,…
“But you are fragile, Ken,” he interrupted, stepping in front of me. His hands gripped my shoulders firmly, pulling me into a controlled embrace that pinned my arms at my sides. “You’re more fragile than we are. One of the new Alphas was moving his mate to his pack, and her vehicle was attacked en…
Jason shook his head with a wry smile. “I can guarantee the Beta wouldn’t assign you something during the same weekend the Alpha, Luna, Gamma, Delta, and Jeremiah are all away. Even he knows what Jeremiah would do if any of us let that happen. Plus, he’ll be too busy running the pack for two…
“Oh shit. Sorry, Ken, I didn’t think. No, everyone’s okay, I guess. I wasn’t told anyone was hurt, and he usually leads with that. Alpha James said they have news and we need to get there quickly. That’s it, I swear.” I stared out the window, trying to hold back tears until I knew what…
“He didn’t even tell her about me. I know it shouldn’t be a big deal, but I’m his human, female, best friend living in his house. That’s not normal in any way, and she didn’t even know. You could see the surprise on her face. He’s never been ashamed of me before, but maybe her…
Another growl, followed by a huff. Maybe she agrees with me, but I’ve only heard her say five words total, so I’m not sure. I push off him, and this time he lets me step away. “I’ll see you tomorrow at school, I guess. Unless that’s not a thing anymore. I don’t really know how…
Don’t get an attitude. Don’t get an attitude. Don’t get an attitude. I repeated the mantra in my head. This wasn’t her fault**she was just as much a victim in this mess as I was. If anything, she had even more reason to be angry. “I still don’t get what the problem is.” Jeremiah’s gaze…
When we reached my room, I dropped my bag by the desk and took a deep breath before turning around. I reached to take my duffel from her and set it next to my school bag. “Were you really just going to leave? No fight at all?” She looked shocked. “He’s my brother, not my…