“I gotta go, man, I gotta run. This shit’s too much.” He’s right, it is.

CHAPTER 5

Sam and I walk to the small coffee stand and each get a drink. His is so confusing I don’t know how the barista gets it right. I order a frozen French vanilla and follow him to the centermost table. I feel like a zoo animal. I can tell he’s no stranger to attention and seems to love my obvious discomfort.

“So, tell me the story about how you came to call Cass, Sniffer?”

Trying to ignore everyone around us I shrug and answer, “When I was on the beach, where we met, I had fallen asleep and woke to him hovering above me sniffing my neck. Freaked me out.” I give a mock shudder.

His coffee cup hides most of his smile. “I’m not surprised, you do smell really good.”

My face heats with a blush. “Ah, thanks? I guess. I’m not really used to all this,” I say while I motion to the whole area. “I’ve been kinda separated from packs. So, I didn’t know I should have gone to the Alpha before I moved here. Sniffer is going to take me to him tomorrow so hopefully, everyone will stop staring at me.”

“I’m not so sure that’s the only reason they’re watching you.”

I’m enjoying my coffee and Sam’s company when three girls walk up to the table. “So who’s your new friend here, Sammy?” The middle girl, she must be the ringleader, asks while running her fingers over his broad shoulder. I can already tell by the way heads follow them they must be pretty important around here.

Sam never looks up at her but rolls his eyes to me. “Brittany, meet Sophia. Sophia, this is Brittany and her evil minions.” She huffs like a toddler.

I raise my hand in a small wave. “Hi.”

She’s not impressed, and now that I take a closer look, the blonde that was talking to Professor Daniels is one of the girls with her. Great first day, and the drama divas are staking claim. I haven’t known Sam for very long, but I’m pretty sure he bats for the other team. So what’s got her panties in a twist, if she’s wearing them? Her shorts are so tight and short. I don’t think anything else would fit. By the way she’s stroking his arm, I’m not sure she gets it though.

Her dark blonde hair is almost as long as mine, but hers has large barrel curls near the bottom. Her brown eyes are large. She is very pretty. Maybe her friend has a thing for the professor? She’s got nothing to worry about there. Sure he’s good looking, but I’m not on the market, especially for a teacher.

Looking down her nose at me she says, “You’re new around here, huh?” Not waiting for me to answer she finishes, “If you need any help with how things work, just ask me. I can fill you in on all the ins and outs.” I’m pretty sure she’s letting me know she runs the show here.