PENELOPE'S POV ~
So we're good right now, right?" I asked, searching Giovanni's eyes for confirmation.
He grumbled out a reluctant "Yes," which only served to widen my smile.
"You know this meeting is important," I continued, my voice growing serious. "News is circulating about me being a special wolf, and everyone is suddenly wary of me." A sharp pain lanced through my chest, and I had to bite the inside of my cheek to maintain my composure. "I have no idea why everyone dislikes special wolves and dreads them."
Giovanni's hand reached up to smooth the frown lines on my face, and he placed a tender kiss at the corner of my lips, watching and listening intently as I spoke.
"I just need to clear my name," I explained, the pain in my chest ebbing slightly. "I feel awful with this burden.
