Chapter 31

Leaving home at such a vulnerable time was unthinkable, and Daniel had still done it.

But he hadn't had a choice. With his father growing quieter and weaker every day, sometimes not even leaving his room at all, and his mother crumbling too under the weight of the ever-present grief and the fatigue that came from fighting it alone without the strength of her mate, it was up to Daniel to lead the Heether pack.

But at least they were still there - at least there was still a spark in the Alpha and Luna. Soon, there would be no more faith in the pair, and then Daniel's presence would truly be indispensable.

Before that happened, he had to do what needed to be done, which was why he had come to Gold Nation with this brash plan of infiltrating their army.

But at least Beth was holding the line. Despite not having the Heether blood and only being known to the pack as the widow of the late eldest son - and being so young! - she had earned the respect of many.

For holding the pack together