Arlene's POV
The burgundy, black, gold, and white fabric combinations look terrible together, but at least the twins' modified uniforms are finished. Monday morning will mark their first day at the new school, and Linton has graciously offered us shelter in the fortress she and her deceased mate constructed. According to her, they built every stone themselves, and it would take divine intervention to breach its walls. Warner accepted without question, which tells me he trusts her judgment completely.
Linton has shared countless photographs and disturbing tales about Wellington, her late mate. From her descriptions, he sounded like a complete bastard, yet something in her voice when she recounts their adventures suggests she adored his competitive madness. The longing in her eyes reveals how deeply she misses both him and the woman she was before ascending to the Lycan throne.
