(Audrey's POV)The Pack Council Office loomed before me, an imposing structure built from dark stone, its arches sweeping high into the cloudy sky. Rain fell softly, chilling the air, and yet, my focus stayed on the man walking beside me. Arthur.He held an umbrella over us without a word, his jaw tight, every step weighted. His usual commanding presence was muted, dulled by what he couldn't say aloud.I glanced at the umbrella briefly, my own hands tucked into my coat pockets. "You don’t have to baby me," I muttered, not unkindly. "I can walk in the rain."Arthur didn’t respond, his eyes fixed forward. His silence was a shield, but it also betrayed him. The bond between us might be fraying, yet these silences spoke volumes. His wolf, Logan, was restless under his skin—I could feel the flickers of unease through the connection we still shared. Nothing could hide the tangle of thoughts swirling in his head.By the time we reached the entrance of the office, the rain echoed faintly
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