Chapter 77 Seren

I knew my reaction had been uncecessary. I knew Marcus was simply doing his job as Alpha in ensuring my safety, but I could not hold back my frustration when he told me that he needed to look through the information. That meant waiting. I was not ready to wait. I needed to get away! I hoped after everything he would understand that.
I rushed through the long hallway of the packhouse, doing my best to avoid the gazes of the many pack members that littered the hallways as I moved. I was certain their eyes looked at me with curiosity. A questioning look that had not been there before…
They all knew. The gossip that had caused my friend to reach out to me had likely spread to them too. A heaviness filled my gut, as an unease settled over me. What must they be thinking of me? I felt sick at the very idea. I did not even know what was being said around pack, but I knew gossip only tended to get worse as it spread. And that thought made me feel uncomfortable, and only made me increase the speed of my steps, desperately trying to avoid the eyes of anyone who dared look in my direction. Sweat was beading upon my brow as nerves got the better of me. I needed to get back home. I needed to get out of the sight of the pack…