Sera’s POV “When will you be back?” Ruby asked in a subdued voice, staring at me, looking so vulnerable in the oversized sweater she had on. We were saying our goodbyes, and I was about to leave for the Crescent Hills. After making hasty arrangements, we’d decided that Miles and some pack enforcers would accompany me. But I felt uncomfortable leaving the pack with just Millie around. I hoped Max would arrive soon enough to ease some of Millie’s burden. Then, it had been time to say my goodbyes to the pups. I assured them while I was all jumbled up and confused inside. Bill was still fine, but Ruby looked like her world was about to be turned upside-down. The pup had always been very sensitive to these things. Growing up without their parents made the pups scared of losing any oth

