JOSIE
I turned as I felt the tightness in my stomach. I have wasn't so sure that I was capable of breathing. Infact all that I felt was pure pain.
Thorne looked at me as he stood in the podium. His aura was blinding but I just couldn't bring myself to look away. I slowly walked as slowly as I could to meet him, feeling Kiel's calm presence beside me. It was the most comforting thing ever.
"Josie," Thorne whispered softly.
I shook my head lightly. "I want to leave right now. I don't wish to stay here anymore, after...." I forced myself not to turn towards Varen, wondering if he was behind me.
"Just give me a few minutes. The pack members are all looking at us and it would cause a lot of drama if we didn't diffuse the situation. You know how people love to gossip. I don't want that to happen right now."
I gave a stiff nod as I took my place beside him. Kiel pressed my hand in support but I found it difficult to smile, choosing to look down on the floor instead.
