-Harper- I had agreed to go home with my dad, while Elijah, Hunter, and Angela headed to their place. Elijah would return but had entrusted my dad with temporary responsibility while he ensured everything was all right with Angela. In the meantime, I found myself constantly in the company of my dad, attending therapy sessions, and rarely spending a moment alone since my arrival, which had only been six days thus far. Despite the lack of privacy, I didn’t mind. One night, to my surprise, my dad and some other pack members were enjoying beers and invited me to join. I had a great time with them, and they showed genuine interest in me. Perhaps things had changed since my mother left over twenty-four years ago. “Not very hungry this morning?” my dad asked, breaking my thoughts. We had ma

