Chapter 6: Broken Fangs
Autumn limped after Mango, her body screaming with every step. The healer’s hut was warm, smelling of herbs and something bitter...like crushed wolfbane. Mango tossed her a rough spun towel and a faded tunic.
"Clean yourself up."
Autumn didn’t argue. She peeled off the ruined dress, her skin prickling under the cold air. The water in the basin turned pink as she scrubbed the blood from her face.
Mango watched her, arms crossed. "Vera’s got a nasty streak. Always has."
Autumn snorted. " Ugly bitch! "
"She used to be Kieran’s favorite in bed. Like the longest since...his ex," Mango added, stirring a pot of something thick and green. "Before he cut her off like all the others."
Autumn’s hands stilled. "I don’t care about his leftovers."
Mango smirked. "Sure you don’t."
A sharp knock at the door made Autumn flinch.
Dax, Kieran’s Beta stood in the doorway, his dark green eyes scanning her battered form. "You have been missing for a while now.The bell rang an hour ago. Pack duties wait for no one. Did nobody tell you that, Autumn?"
Autumn scowled. "I am not pack."