Chapter 37

LAKE: I waited for her to come close to me. Something in me sparked on seeing the strange woman. My heart seemed to melt in my chest, I shivered like a rain-beaten pup without its mother.  "Good day, Alpha."  She greeted, bowing slightly. I pulled myself back to the present and nodded in acknowledgment with a slight bow. There was nothing particularly new about her features. She was the same as almost every middle-aged female wolf in the pack. So, why did I feel as though I had met her before? She was tall and lean, hovering above our table.    Her eyes drifted away from me and landed on my best friend, her sparkle returned. I felt my fingers curl with...jealousy?  "Kenji. It's so good to see you here again." Her tone was bubbly, and Kenji grinned in ecstasy.  "You too, Mrs. Smith. You've gotten even prettier from last time." His compliment caused me to arch a brow. The woman feigned a blush, covering her mouth.  "You and your flattering words. Thank you. You don't look bad yourself, a