Don't You Want Me Here?

Caliana's POV

I was disappointed to find he was gone the next day I woke up. I got ready for work, we didn't have much to do except prepare for the festivities. The pack will be beautifully decorated with colors and balloons, dancing in the streets, barbecues in the evening, and a fireworks display.

I wanted the strays outside the border to settle into their new homes before the celebrations so I mind-linked Juanita to ask if everything was ready.

'Is the mansion clean and prepared?'

'Yes, Ma'am. We changed the sheets and even prepared the kid's rooms just like you asked," She reported. I later sent Mr. Tim to get them from the border. I drove to the mansion and we all wanted anxiously. My mate's car pulled into the entrance and I was stiff. I didn't know he would be joining us to welcome them. Juanita and I shared a glance. I smiled tightly as I went to him.

He opened the door and stepped out of the car.

"Luna,"

"Alpha. I didn't know you were coming," I said. I was afraid that they wo