We sat in the car in almost silence, driving back toward Dark Moon Pack, back toward the unknown reception Alpha Noah may give me when I arrive back. Roman seemed a little quiet, so I have a feeling I hurt his feelings with my comment about him not getting me. But he needs to know that me moving here does not mean I am becoming his mate or even contemplating that. I am purely moving here to keep me and my son safe, and because of the fact that my son is the next Alpha of this pack and I would have no escaping it in the long term without losing my son, it would seem. Ryder had happily played with some of his toys for the first hour while I watched the scenery pass by, wondering what would be waiting for us when we arrived. Would Alpha Noah even let me in with Roman with me? I looked to Ry

