Chapter 15

ATLAS

The drive back to our pack's territory stretched into the next night. It would have taken another night, but Enzo’s focus was solely on the road. He only stopped briefly to get gas.

I tried to stay awake, but sleep soon claimed me during the journey, and I awoke to the sound of Enzo’s voice calling out to me.

I opened my eyes slowly staring at Enzo, “We have arrived Alpha,” Enzo informed me.

Glancing out the window as we approached, the pack awaited our arrival, lining up along the path.

They threw roses our way, a silent tribute to our return. I couldn’t hear their voices due to the car window and the rumbling sound of the engine, but from the joy and excitement in their eyes, I could tell that news of our victory had gotten to their ears.

In that moment, I inhaled deeply, pleased that I had been the one to put an end to everything and to give us the freedom we deserved.

For years, the Midnight Crescent pack had painted us as the black sheep. Alpha Hector made us look evil