28 Tyla It had taken us two full days to make the trek from North Carolina to Wyoming. We’d stopped along the way to rest, but for the most part, we’d stayed on the road. I was way past ready to get home. Laila had decided to stay in the truck and keep her presence hidden until we were able to introduce her. She thought that if everyone could sense her, it’d take away from the family reunion. I think it was because she wanted to stay hidden longer. I knew she was nervous about joining a new pack. We turned down my parents’ street and there were cars lined up in their driveway. My mother burst out of the house and waved as we pulled in, followed by my father. “Here we go,” I said, giving Sebastian a please-help-me look. Amelie parked behind us and burst out of the truck, jumping into

