Chapter 168

Claire's POV Time passed quickly, and before I knew it, a month had gone by. I'd been regularly checking the werewolf darknet, trying to gather information about various packs and keeping close tabs on rogue movements. Despite my efforts, my investigation had hit a frustrating dead end. Still, the month hadn't been all bad. Under Lucius's strict guidance, both Joey and I had made significant progress in our theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Our CPA preparation was going well. Joey had been staying at my apartment for this entire month. On weekends, we'd venture to secluded, safe forest areas where she taught me how to shift, fight, and handle various pack matters. I learned so much from these sessions. Finally, the day of the CPA exam arrived. Both Joey and I felt good about our performance, though we were still anxiously awaiting the results. With the exam behind me, I felt a weight lift from my shoulders. I decided to treat myself to some retail therapy and headed to the ma