McKenna POV.
I smiled in satisfaction as each of my kicks hit home perfectly. I took a sip of my water, waiting for the sandbag to stop swinging so that I could begin again. Bullet For My Valentine was blaring out of my speakers, giving me a rhythm to work out to. I steadied the sandbag and struck it with a perfect roundhouse, followed by another quick kick. The first I realised that my Aunt had come into the room when my music cut off mid chorus. I turned to find her examining me critically, arms crossed. I never managed to live up to her expectations. I gave up trying a long time ago. Her lips puckered in distaste as she examined my outfit. A pair of cropped workout shorts and tank top. She looked like she’d been sucking a lemon.
“We’ve got guests.” She announced, still sucking that lemon. I just shrugged. I really could care less. She frowned. “Important guests McKenna. You’re to come inside immediately.” She ordered, marching out of my dojo. I refrained from swearing at her and grabbed my water bottle, following her down the path into the house. I stopped in the kitchen to grab a peach, before heading though into the lounge, where my Uncle and Aunt would be waiting with the guests. Mentally, I braced myself, whatever was going on, it wasn’t going to be for my benefit and I wouldn’t like it. Some things would never change.

Syn POV.

The whole atmosphere changed instantly when she walked in. The previously polite, relaxed setting changed to a tense one. As if Cassidy and Jake were bracing themselves for an argument. I looked at her closely, studying the girl that would become a permanent fixture in my life. She was shorter than I’d expected, but not too short. Her body was lean, suggesting that she worked out. A fact that was backed up by her work-out outfit. Her hair was a fiery dyed red and tied up in a tight ponytail, her fringe swinging loose. It covered her dark brown eyes which were surrounded by a thick layer of black eyeliner. They flicked around the whole room, surveying me and my dad in a distrustful way. A large German Sheppard trotted into the room, she lowered her head and growled menacingly at my dad. He watched warily as I crouched down and encouraged her over. She stopped growling to sniff my outstretched hand. Satisfied that I wasn’t going to hurt her, she sat down and allowed her to stroke her. McKenna raised an eyebrow. I did the same.
“She doesn’t usually like strange men.” She commented, looking away from me and towards her Aunt and Uncle. “Why was my presence necessary?” She asked, taking a bite out of her peach. I bit my, lip determined not to laugh at her Aunt’s sour expression. Her Uncle however, looked like thunder.
“McKenna Liana Jenson, watch your tone!” He snapped, scowling. She just shrugged in reply, taking another bite out of the peach. Once she had swallowed, she looked at him challengingly.
“That still doesn’t explain why I’m needed here.” Jake looked like he was going to burst a vein as he turned bright red. Hastily, Cassidy put a hand on his arm.
“McKenna, meet Brian Haner Sr and his son Brian Haner Jr. They’re from a pack in Huntingdon Beach, California. Mr Haner, this is my niece, McKenna.” She introduced, sending McKenna a warning look that told her to behave. McKenna pretended not to notice, focusing on eating her peach instead. My dad took a step forwards and held out his hand. While I just smiled politely. I wasn’t big on handshaking.
“Nice to meet you McKenna.” He greeted. She took his and shook it.
“Nice to meet you too Mr Haner.” She looked at her Aunt as if to say see I can be nice when I want to.
“My, you’ve got a strong grip, for such a young lady.” He commented, as he released her hand. She just shrugged and smiled to herself.
“I also give a killer roundhouse but my Uncle would have a coronary if I greeted everyone with one.” Jake began to choke on his drink and glared at her, while my dad just laughed.
“You’ve got quite a sense of humour McKenna.” She smiled again.
“Thank you.” Having made sure that her husband wasn’t dying, Cassidy spoke to McKenna again.
“Well, now that the introductions are over and you’ve almost killed your Uncle with your sarcasm, it’s time you knew why Mr Haner and his son are here.” I stood suddenly. I couldn’t believe that they hadn’t told her yet. I’d known for months.
“You haven’t told her yet?!” I exclaimed. My dad was frowning next to me, while Cassidy and Jake shifted uncomfortably. McKenna narrowed her eyes at everyone in the room.
“Told me what?” Her voice was low and suspicious. Cassidy sighed.
“Blake has an agreement with the Alpha of the Huntingdon pack.” McKenna’s eyes flicked to me and back to her Aunt. She opened her mouth, but Cassidy held up a hand. “As part of that agreement you are to join the Huntingdon Pack, by marrying Brian Jr.” McKenna froze, her grip on the peach stone visibly tightening. She began to shake. Suddenly, lightning fast, she threw the peach stone across the room, shattering one of the glass cabinets.
“McKenna!” Shrieked Cassidy, her voice verging on hysteria.
“THAT BASTARD! I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT HE WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS!” She yelled, spinning on her heel and storming out the way she came. Several expensive sounding items shattered. Cassidy began to follow her, but my dad put his hand on her arm.
“Let her be. Brian reacted just the same when I told him.” He glanced at me and nodded. Quietly, I followed her, or rather her trail of destruction. There was a lot to follow. The girl certainly had a temper.