RILEY’S POV
The moonlight cast a soft glow over the pack’s lands, its silvery hue stretching over the treetops and illuminating the quiet paths below. I stood by the window, my fingers lightly gripping the wooden frame as I stared out at the unfamiliar world beyond. It was strange, peaceful, even. But that didn’t mean I felt at ease.
I had been well-fed today, had taken a long bath that washed away the exhaustion of the past few days, and was now dressed in warm, comfortable clothes that smelled faintly of lavender. Physically, I felt better than I had in a long time. But mentally? Emotionally? That was another story.
My chest tightened as I thought about home. Back in the human world, it wasn’t like I had anyone waiting for me, no family to miss me, no one who would truly care if I was
