#Chapter 12 - Couples Counseling

I breathe deeply through my nose as rage takes over the terror in my body. Emily. Frickin. James. God, I thought I was finally finished with her drama – but apparently, she’s still out to ruin my life. Six months ago, I was having a totally normal therapy session with Emily’s boyfriend Keith, a Beta. He asked me for my professional opinion on some…spots, which had mysteriously appeared on his penis. I told him that hat was outside of my jurisdiction as a counselor and told him to seek medical attention. But then Keith started crying, saying that if he came down with an STD like moonpox they weren’t going to let him continue in his job. I bit my lip then, because he’s right – moonpox is very contagious, especially amongst Betas in a small pack who tend to share gear and clothing. However, it’s super rare. “It’s probably fine, Keith – you’re probably panicking over nothing.” “I think I’ve got it, Evelyn,” “Keith,” I said, putting out a hand and