Teddy’s POV
The drive home to Newberry, Michigan, was long and hard for me. The last time I had been home was a quick stop for Christmas six years ago; cut short when the old man started to hound me again about coming home. My father ruled with an iron fist and did not leave room for negotiation.
I had told the gang to disperse, but they were adamant on sticking with me. It was tense driving through South Bend, knowing that Melody was so close, yet so far. We dared not get closer, for Black Haven had their pack lands locked down tight.
I knew Alvin had said Melody owned most of Michigan through the trust now, and I wondered if I could put a request in with the Beta for help. I almost did while we were in Mackinaw City, but knew I would be taken more seriously if I went through the prope
