Chapter 289: ALWAYS WATCHING

Edeline   Not many wolves had earned this mark, and even fewer girls carried it. It should have felt good, but the pride I thought I would feel had burned out a while ago. The pack here knocked it out of me. My wolf and I knew we deserved it, but we never went around bragging. She stopped with the showy antics—the diva moments were gone.     Now, we just stayed sharp, always watching, always ready.   I ran a hand through my hair, realizing how long it had gotten. It looked healthy, at least. Stretching out my lower back, I let out a soft breath. Even though my hair had been this length forever, I never made a big deal about it. I mostly wore yoga pants and hoodies or shorts, keeping my hair in a messy bun or braid. There was no point dressing up.   After one last glance in the mirror, I pushed the bathroom door open. The warm steam from my shower curled around me as it spilled into the bedroom. I grabbed some lotion, slathering it across my arms and legs, then threw on my black yoga ca