The Alpha's Insignia.

The next day, Anna left for the Stark Pride pack with her bags. She wore a distressed expression, while her mate followed her until they reached the pack boundary.

Kodiak looked at her with remorse when he saw her state. He gripped the steering wheel tightly before he apologized, "I'm so sorry, Anna. I wish I could come with you, but I need to stabilize some issues in the pack first. Will you be okay on your own?"

Anna nodded slightly and came down from the car, where she was supposed to meet the guards assigned to escort her to her former pack safely. She walked toward them at a sluggish pace, until Kodiak called out her name, stopping her in her tracks.

She found herself being wrapped in his strong comforting arms without warning, causing her to tense a little. Kodiak stroked her hair gently while whispering to her, “If you need me by your side, just let me through the mating bond and I will come to you no matter what happens. I promise.”

“T-Thank you.” Anna's voice was a bit coar