SAGE I stare at my mum, who watches Austin leave. After a few moments, her eyes went to mine as her face hardened. “You two were looking cozy,” she muttered, moving her head to the side. Nyx was close by. She had been close since talking to Austin, but as soon as my mum came into view, she wanted to tear her apart for disturbing our time with him. “She better not say—” Nyx muttered, but I ignored her. I had to. I needed to know what my mum wanted and get away from her as soon as possible. “Austin was making sure I was okay after the attack,” I said, looking at her. “He wanted to make sure I wasn’t injured.” Mum said nothing, but she looked unconvinced by my answer. “Also, I asked if there was anything I could do to help in the pack,” I said, looking around and then back at her. “He as

