“She can’t stay here,” Mom said. Lifting her hand, she lightly tucked Amy’s blankets more solidly around her. Amy cooed in response, reaching out her small hands.I hadn’t held her yet. Though I checked on her, I was afraid to get too close, to make a connection that would turn my decision upside do
Damien’s POVEthan started providing the information I had requested right away. Yet, the hours ticked by, I was noticing a few discrepancies in what he was bringing me. Alpha Claude’s pack had agreed to help, and sent over all their investigatory folders. But some of the staff files were missing.P
Damien’s POVMaybe it was the guilt, or perhaps the desperation, but regardless of the reason, I finally found enough purpose to drag myself out of my wolfy vigil and back into the light.I walked into the Alpha headquarters building, again feeling like I belonged there, though my presence had nothi
“Jake?” Amelia asked just outside the door.In a rush, I smashed the phone down onto the cradle, ending the call before she could walk into the room.Dad was already on his feet, already moving to intercept her.“Annette, dear,” Dad said. “We were just finishing up some work in here. Did you need so
Jake’s POVDamien called the next morning, three times as per usual. I ignored all three attempts.Martin was sitting in my office, lightly stroking his chin with his hand. Sometimes he came in and read while I worked, or helped me out if I needed it. Today, he was staring off into space. While his
I kept things going as best I could, though, even as a Beta with all of my training and experience, running a pack was a difficult thing. I would have much rather had Damien here to take care of everything. Being the pack Alpha seemed to come so naturally to him.I’d also rather not feel the guilt i