ter

Jack

sion changed from playful and coy to serious. My breath quickened as my nerves took over. I'd been at the mercy of a Jud

kno

out my wolf status, but I figured he coul

my hand. "Imani has always been one of our more curious girls with her head always in the clouds. Sh

-issued boots. My heart pounded with fear, forcing the blood to rush through my ears like an ocean wave. Of course, I'd never been to the beach before, none of us had. I didn't know what it fe

abnormal behavior?" Judge Jac

ehavior? Su

o mothers failed to answer. A strong feeling of disappointment and abandonment overwhelmed me. Realistically, I knew they were afraid. They were just as afraid as I was

her hands in front of her, immediately deferring to Supervisor Ra

inhaled a sharp breath. "I-I'm sure you've noticed

both bright, yet simultaneously soulless. They were judging, unforgiving, and relentless. They screamed "I'm just doing my job" yet I had a difficult time accepting that he didn't t

ng to witness my own demise. I jolt when a strong hand lands on my shoulder. I opened my eyes to find Judge Jackson starin

lease, Supervisor Rachel, keep a close

Ima

ase escort Ms. Imani to her class. We wouldn't wa

ou mentioned you had important tasks to complete. Is there a

ain when I caugh

a human am

ervisor Sara

ly happen?" Supervisor Rachel asked. She

d in with the male werewolves who came to participa

k up and my mouth d

him? As in...Jud

assistance in

's co

hy

you know a thing or two

e. I've never encount

rked.

not believe that Imani will be of service to you. Supervisor Sarah and I will be escorting her back to

he door when he called out to us. "Do not be alarmed if you see me or my colleagues enter the

ercy," Supervisor Rachel commented. "Imani," she said i

ize, Judg

a slight smile. "Tha

breath was so loud that I didn't hear the badgering from Supervisor Rachel and

exit route from Eden, and it still wouldn't have registered

d on end when someone whispered in my