Chapter 25 A Car Gift

• ASHLEY
• I was getting closer to my eighteenth birthday. Each new day came with a glimmer of hope. I looked forward to my birthday with so much optimism. It wasn't just another birthday, it was my independence day.
• As usual, we were gathered at the table for breakfast. And Alpha Hendrix was seated at his usual spot, looking larger than life. I admired how his presence filled a room before he even spoke. He was the largest wolf at the table, so it was normal for him to command respect.