Chapter 58: Lily

I had proudly stood by and watched Cohen take his oath as Alpha. Unlike the rest of my family, I didn’t officially join his pack. I think I’m the only one of our generation to not swear my allegiance to one of the packs. Losing the pack link had felt strange, like I’d lost my family.

Thankfully, I still have my family link, so I can mind link them. But, the loss of the pack, only adds to the loneliness I’ve been feeling since I’ve been separated from Aolis.

“You know, I can make you a friend of the pack and you don’t have to swear your loyalty to me.” Cohen says, coming up behind me.

I turn to him, pasting a smile on my face. “It’s weird, not being a part of a pack anymore.” I tell him.

“You will always be a part of this pack. I understand why you can’t swear your allegiance to me, that belongs elsewhere, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t set up an alliance between Araphyra and Canyon Ridge. I’m sure you could do the same with the other packs. We’re all family here.”

I look at m