Chapter 17

Dante’s POV Alpha, I finally told her, David's voice echoed through the mind-link as I was running the perimeter at the edge of my territory. I’m guessing that didn’t go well, I replied. No, she sped off in her car. She just needs to process it. I know she will come around eventually, David responded, his words carrying a mix of concern and optimism. Let me know the second she does. I cut off the connection, frustrated that David didn’t know where Angelique was. His calm demeanor unsettled me; I needed to ensure her safety. With only three days until she shifted for the first time, the urgency weighed heavily on my mind. I couldn't fathom how terrifying it must be for her. While I had my entire childhood to prepare, she only had until Friday. I didn’t agree with him waiting so long to tell her, but it wasn’t my place or anyone else’s to intervene. Jazzy nearly slipped up today, but thankfully she didn’t. It was nearly unbearable watching Angel in so much emotional distress and still n