Hearing Alpha Carter snapping at me that way, like he wondered why I was leaving them alone, had made me feel beyond uncomfortable. I knew I had responsibilities to be there to assist them when needed, but unknown to them, I had responsibilities at home too. And I was still expected to fulfill them regardless of my duties with the pack. So, at any given opportunity, I would take a break and return home to complete chores within my spare time. I planned to get up earlier to make a start, as well as prepare food, and put it into the slow cooker so it would be prepared for my father and my brother upon their arrival home, if I was not back in time. And, I would work late into the night to finish any remaining chores if needed. It would be draining. I would struggle. But, this was not a long-t
