*ONE WEEK EARLIER*
*BRANDON (POV)*
Following my return to the pack three years ago,
Aiden and I decided it was best not to take up the position of a beta nor third in command.
I would rather lose my limbs than have to serve Jason or take commands from him.
The only reason I decided I stay back in the pack was for Aiden; I was the closest thing he has to a family, and so was he to me.
And I couldn't shake up the feeling that maybe someday Jared would decide to come back home.
What if he comes and I am no longer in this pack, maybe I am somewhere in the middle of the world,
How do I make amends for all the wrongs I have done to him.
I had to stay back for him and Aiden, even if Aiden tells me I am delusional for thinking Jared would show up someday, but he doesn't
