RAVEN POV
Mara was watching us with an expression I couldn’t read.
“The pack is lucky to have her help." She said at last. Her tone wasn’t warm, but it wasn’t sarcastic either. “Even if it’s temporary.”
The word landed between us.
Temporary.
A reminder that I wasn’t staying. That this wasn’t a homecoming, just a job with an end date.
“Three months isn’t that temporary." Colton said calmly. “It’s longer than most people commit to anything.”
I glanced at him, unsure if he was defending me or just the project.
Before I could figure it out, someone called his name from across the clearing. Alpha business, most likely. He nodded once, excused himself, and walked away, leaving me behind with Mara and the younger wolves.
Silence settled in.
“I should check on the food tables." Mara said
