Chapter 31: The Mark

The upcoming trip to visit the Blood Moon Pack was just three days away, and Camden and Clayton had made all the necessary arrangements. Luckily, they were pretty self-sufficient at the cabin, so there wasn't much to prepare. Camden was excited about meeting Clayton's people, even though they weren't technically his people. Anyone who could take in an abandoned baby must have a good heart, and she couldn't wait to meet them. Throughout the day, Camden had been feeling a bit off, but she hoped that this would still be a memorable trip to the waterfall before they left. She packed some snacks and headed out to meet Clayton, who was shirtless and sweaty as he tried to fix a leak on the roof. "You want some water?" she offered, admiring his glistening body as he worked on the repairs. Clayton eagerly replied, "Oh yes, please." She quickly went back inside to get a cup but found herself rushing to the outhouse just seconds later. Her retching caught Clayton's attention. "Cam? Are you alrigh