CHAPTER 1. OLANDRIA If anyone had told me that turning nineteen would come with a lot of drama, I would've stayed wherever I was and refused to come home. I’d spent the last three weeks away from the pack, visiting my aunt’s territory on the northern border. It was peaceful there. No responsibilities, no expectations—just long walks, quiet nights, and freedom. I needed that break. My life in Silverpine was always loud, messy, and crowded by the same faces I’d grown up with. But still… I missed my people. My Dad, Alpha Lorenzo, the pack...and most especially—Eli. Eli Carter had been my best friend since we were little pups. The one person who made me laugh when things got hard. The one who knew me better than anyone. He was supposed to pick me up from the border today. I’d even imagined running into his arms, teasing him about how much he’d missed me. But that didn’t happen. The front door was unlocked. Weird—Dad never left it open. I pushed it slowly, calling out, “Dad? I’m
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