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The group chatis ignoring me!

I don’t know why, especially when it’s the evening of my date and I need their support.

Connor is set to pick me up in less than an hour, and I’m not sure I’m prepared.

I’ve never been on a date with an Alpha before.

Both April and Skylar told me it will be okay, and my outfit was approved in our group chat, but it’s been radio silence since.

Yes, they’re both working at the café, but I even added Tammy to our text chat too, hoping for some words of advice.

No one’s responding.

This is an emergency, and I have no one else to call.

Ben is working late tonight—he’s out investigating a case with Landon, one of Skylar’s packmates.

I text the chat one last time, hoping maybe this time they’ll listen after my twelve other messages they ignored.

I’m freaking out!!

There is a thumbs-down from Skylar, then a response from April, finally.

Stop freaking out. We’re working.

“Gah!”

I manage to text while workinganddo my job well.

Why can’t they do it for me?

I pace in my room, stomping around in circles in my outfit, looking ridiculous.

It’s just one date. This isn’t a big deal. Itisn’t.

Then why does it feel like my life is about to change?

There’s anotherdingfrom my phone, and my heart stops when I read Ben’s text.

I love you, Dev. Be yourself, and he’ll be smitten.

I stop my pacing and smile. Then another text comes through from him.

Have fun. I’ll see you tonight.

I legitimately have the best boyfriend in the world, and I’m half a second away from canceling on Connor.

I don’t really need a pack, do I? I don’t?—

Another text from Ben.

And don’t you dare cancel on him. I mean it, Dev.

I chew my lip and sigh.

Damn it.

Placing my phone down, I take another look in my full-length closet mirror. This is the first time I’ve worn this strappy baby-pink dress, and I love it. It’s flattering and stops mid-thigh, the material soft and fitting to my curves. I wear my faded denim jacket over it, and I plan to step into my wedge heels once Connor picks me up.