The journey came to an end as the massive gate separating us from the outside world came into view. It creaked open as we approached—I had messaged the guards through the mindlink already. “Welcome to my pack,” I said to my mate as he chose an empty spot in the garage to pack. “Thank you, I can see some changes that weren’t there the last time.” He mused, and I looked around the pack with a hint of pride. “Thank you,” I said with a small smile. “I try my best.” I wasn’t going to tell him that it was the hatred I had experienced and the need to prove to my father that I could take care of the pack even in his absence that had been fueling me. “You can take the car back to your pack,” I said, offering him a reassuring smile. “We have plenty of cars here, and I can use any of them until so

