Chapter 3: SHADOWS AND SCENTS

Samantha’s POV “Any info, Princess?” Dad Zarek asked through the mindlink as I plucked a shiny apple from the tree I was perched on and took a big, satisfying bite. “I don’t think the Blue Moon Pack is up to anything shady,” I replied between chews. “I broke into the Alpha office last night. Their files are... wow. Whoever handles their records must be a hyper-efficient freak. Every damn detail was documented down to the second!” I sighed dreamily. “And they smelled so good. I could honestly mate with those files.” Silence. Then—laughter. Shit. That’s when I realized my parents were all on the other end of the call. FML. “Mate with the files, huh?” Dad Talon teased. “At least they won’t live in constant fear of getting killed or pranked.” He groaned dramatically. “Damn! I forgot to check my coffee, closet, bathroom, and shoes for snakes, fireworks, super glue, possibly pee, or whatever fresh horror you’ve cooked up lately. I’m so screwed.” “As if that ever stopped you sextuplet menaces