The following day... —————————————————— I expected to see Michelle again. After what we discussed yesterday, I thought she would be by my side all day, but nobody has disturbed me. Knock, knock. I guess I spoke too soon. "Coming!" I got up and opened the door, only to find Stephan on the other side. "I didn't expect you here." "Hello, Esmeralda," At least he had manners. "I need to call the Alpha of Red Lake Pack and-" "You need to get our stories straight so we don't mess up," I interrupted him. "Don't worry, let me call him, and just follow my lead." "You are going to call him?" he asked, surprised. "I already told you that he owes me a favor; it will be easier if I call, so sit," I instructed while I grabbed my phone. Stephan got inside and closed the door. I dialed the n