After the intense meeting with the pack's elders and key members, King Rain retreated to a quiet room within the packhouse. The weight of leadership, combined with the emotional whirlwind of returning home, pressed heavily on his mind. He sat in a large, comfortable chair, the flickering light from a nearby fireplace casting shadows on the walls.Rain's thoughts were a tangled web of memories and plans. He closed his eyes for a moment, taking a deep breath to center himself. The sound of a soft knock at the door pulled him from his reverie."Come in," he called, his voice steady despite his internal turmoil.The door opened slowly, and Lexi stepped inside. Rain's eyes widened in surprise as he took in the sight of her. The last time he had seen Lexi, she was just a little girl of seven. Now,
