Lilith looked at them in surprise and felt something warm settle in her chest. "Thank you."
Agnes squeezed her shoulder. "You belong here, child. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise."
They went back to work and Lilith tried to focus on chopping vegetables, but her hands were shaking slightly and she could feel frustration building in her chest. Frustration at being wolfless, at not understanding why she was chosen, at feeling like she had to constantly prove herself to a pack that did not fully accept her.
The knife slipped.
Not badly....she pulled back in time but the blade nicked her finger and a drop of blood welled up bright red against her skin.
"Damn it," she muttered, setting the knife down and reaching for a towel.
And then every light in the kitchen flickered.
Once.
Twice.
The omegas all looked up in confusion and Agnes frowned at the ceiling. "That's the second time this week. I need to have someone check the wiring."
