Chapter 52

I thought I had made myself clear, but the three of them still wouldn’t leave.

After the birthday party, they kept coming around, trying to convince me to change my mind, to return to the pack with them.

Skyla really had broken her leg this time. And after causing a scene, rumors spread about Hope being a bastard child, and they quickly reached our community.

I handed in my resignation and started making plans to move with Hope to another city. My boss, the principal of the institution, was reluctant to let me go.

“Ms. Forrester, you’re young, but your feedback from parents is exceptional. Are you sure about this

decision?”

I shook my head. “I’m grateful for the chance you gave me back when my hand was still damaged. But for Hope’s sake, I need a fresh start in a different environment.”