(Selene)
A few hours had passed since the funeral. Most of the pack had gone inside. Some stayed out to sit by the graves, but it was quieter now. I stood near the edge of the pack house, needing a moment alone before I went back to find Alexander.
I heard footsteps behind me but didn’t turn. I knew who it was.
"Selene," Victoria said.
I turned slowly. She looked tired, not just from the long day but maybe from everything that had happened. She stood still, hands clasped in front of her.
"Can we talk?" she asked.
I nodded once. "Go ahead."
She took a breath and looked down for a second before meeting my eyes. "I owe you an apology. A real one."
I didn’t say anything. I waited.
"I judged you," she said. "From the beginning. I thought Alexander should be with someone... from a prope
