Ace POV
I wrap Della tighter in my arms, carrying her back toward the pack house. I've never felt like as much of an outsider as I do at this moment. I grew up here and have always thought of this as my home, but walking with guests back to pack house is a sharp reality. "Daddy, will I have a wolf when I get big?" Della's question brings me out of self-pity. A smile spreads across my face. "I'm sure you will, sweet pea. You will have a beautiful wolf."
I step into the pack house just in time to see Candace and Alpha Roman. I had hoped she would keep her distance, but the moment she spots us, she starts to stalk in our direction. Roman gives me a look of disgust, but thankfully he doesn't join her. In fact, he walks into the banquet hall. Della tightens her hold on my neck when Candace f
