Chapter 372

Ava's POV I hadn't been feeling myself lately. Despite the girls' constant calls trying to get me to join their gathering at Alpha Draven's pack house, I just couldn't go. I made up an excuse about having a terrible headache. The last thing I wanted was to bring down everyone's mood, especially Caroline's. Being pregnant, she needed peace and positivity around her. So I spent the evening at home with pizza and my mother's spell books. Since mastering the tracking spell, my enthusiasm for magic had grown. With Mom away, her magical room was full of treasures to explore. I was still upset with her and Grandmother for going on vacation without telling me, so I hadn't messaged them either. I knew isolating myself wasn't healthy. Dr. Marlowe had encouraged me to open up more, but that was easier said than done. The only person I felt comfortable around these days was Alpha Kenneth. His companionship and reassurance made our time together pleasant. There was no pressure, no painful history b