Chapter 26

Nobody indicated that they had a question so the groups split and the four of us headed south at a brisk walk. My Wolf wanted me to utilize werewolf speed and I cursed the fact that there were so many humans around, milling about in the streets, smelling of everything from cheap cologne, sweat, gasoline, to various types of food. I wrinkled my nose in distaste. Will fell into step beside me as we walked towards downtown. I felt the small prickle of happiness that always made itself known when he was near me. Will wasn't my true Mate but I had developed feelings for him the past couple of years. I had never told him, worried about rejection, and I wasn't sure he had gotten over Skylar, as he'd had a crush on her a few years ago. He'd even been her first (and only, as far as I knew) kiss. Skylar had moved on when she didn't feel the sparks but I wasn't sure where Will stood. "You okay, Maria?" He asked, snapping me out of it. I tried to focus on the task ahead,