The afternoon sun filtered gently through the pine trees as I made my way toward the pack house, my steps sure but unhurried. The air was clean and sharp, scented with resin and damp bark, and somewhere above me, a hawk called lazily across the sky.As much as I’d enjoyed the quiet comfort of home, duty tugged at me. I knew I needed to report to the Alpha. It wasn’t just custom; it was respect, a gesture that said I’m back, I’m loyal, I’m here when you call.The path opened up to reveal the pack house; grand but familiar, its log walls and wide porch looking almost regal against the dark sweep of forest. Even from a distance, I could hear the hum of voices, the occasional laugh, the pulse of the pack’s heartbeat in the air.When I stepped inside, the scent hit me first: pine, leather, and something warm and yeasty. Freshly baked bread, probably. It smelled like belonging, like home.I didn’t need to search long for the Alpha. He was standing near the hearth, broad-shouldered and tall,
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