JAKE
We were all gathered in the lobby waiting for the prison transport to arrive. Even though Ally would only be gone for a couple of days, we couldn’t let her go without seeing her off. Everyone but Dad, that is. Mum, Holly, Shaun, Misha, Geraint, and Tina had all shown up to say goodbye, but Dad was nowhere to be seen. Ally was looking a mixture of excited and nervous that made it look like she needed to wee. I put my arm around her to try and ease her nerves. “You’re going to do great pup. There’s nothing to be nervous about.” I told her. Ally looked up at me, her hazel eyes huge with emotion. “I’ve never spent a single night away from the pack before. How did you manage a whole year at the academy?” she asked. I gave her a big smile “It was hard at first, but it got easier. I have f
