Alpha Carter’s eyes were focused heavily upon me. His gaze was like two lasers. It felt like it was burning through me… I did not like his gaze upon me, at least not in that way. He made me feel uncomfortable. Like he knew more than he was saying. His question only backed up that theory too... I lowered my eyes to the floor, not sure what to say to him. He was an Alpha. He was not a fool. He had stronger senses than an average werewolf. He could sense a wolf, of course he could. But, did that mean he knew mine was weak? Was there still a lingering hint of wolfsbane he was sensing? Was that why he was demanding this answer? My mind spun with possibilities... If I admitted I did not shift, he would know my wolf was not present. Yet, if I said I shift, maybe he would suggest a run? Though