I couldn’t bear to leave this world branded as a traitor and a prostitute. I had to work hard to live. Otherwise, Vicky’s death would be meaningless.
Gale racked a mysterious smile. She extended her hand to me and said, “Then welcome to join the Xeric Pack.”
Debra’s POV: Five years later
“Oh, my God! I don’t understand! How did the pack manage to accumulate this many bills in just one quarter?”
Angela’s Library
In the office, Paula Molina kept whining like a child. “Babe, I’d rather fight the fiercest wolf than face these bills. They’re too scary!”
I couldn’t help but burst into giggles. Five years had passed, but Paula still wasn’t good at handling the pack’s finances.
“Okay, calm down, Paula.” I patted her on the back with a smile. “Leave them to me. I’ll deal with them within the hour, okay?”
“Really? Babe, you’re the best!”
Paula threw her arms around me and pecked me on the cheek cheerfully. “I love you so much! You’re the smartest she-wolf here, next to the Alpha!”
Her face flushed with excitement, and her beautiful emerald green eyes lit up brightly. “Accepting you into the Xeric Pack was the wisest decision our Alpha ever made!”
I shook my head and smiled at her wryly.𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.𝘤𝘰𝘮
Paula hadn’t changed one bit since I first met her five years ago. She was always bright and energetic like a pup. She never seemed to tire, which made me envy her a lot.
I, on the other hand, had changed a lot over the past few years.
Not Long after I joined the Xeric Pack, I gave birth to my daughter, Elena.
Without a mate, Elena and I had a difficult time in this new, foreign pack. Sometimes, we even struggled to fulfil basic needs like food and clothing.
The neighbors didn’t Like us and treated us very coldly. Their children were just as cruel, cornering Elena when the adults weren’t looking, calling her a bastard without father.
Unfortunately, I was very busy at that time, working as a waitress at a restaurant all day Long.
It was very expensive to raise a child, but I wanted to give Elena the best Life I could afford. I did all sorts of odd jobs in order to make a little more money, so I was exhausted whenever I came home. Despite my exhaustion, I had to take the time to comfort and care for my daughter.
Fortunately for me, Elena was a very sensible girl. She could see how tired I was and seldom complained about her struggles. At most, she would say, “Mom, I miss you. Can you hug me please?” She was too sensible, unlike other children her age.
Later on, our life took a turn for the better because Gale’s pack encountered some financial problems. The Xeric Pack wasn’t on the verge of extinction as it was said to be. There were many warriors who could fight and kill, but what they did Lack was people who could manage the pack’s finances.
Gale couldn’t find a suitable candidate for the job, so I seized the opportunity to recommend myself to her
“Can you really do it?” At first, Gale doubted me.
