บท 165: 165-Suddenly Everyone Is Jealous

Helanie:

A few minutes later, after I caught Penn glancing at me and quickly looked away upon realizing my mistake, I saw him approach our side of the table. He crouched down to whisper something into his sister's ear.

She listened attentively, nodded, then quickly left her seat for him, walking around the table to sit next to Lamar.

Penn took the seat beside me, clearing his throat.

"White is your color, huh?" he began, making me shift uncomfortably in my seat and glance at him.

"Thank you," I replied with a polite smile, accepting his compliment.

"About the other day when I accused you--I guess my alpha rank had gone to my head," he admitted. "I didn't realize how tough life can be for those who fall victim to higher-ranked werewolves' bullying. I suppose I was too stuck-up, feeling privileged for never having faced the same. That made sympathizing feel... far-fetched for me."