Falcon POV I was doing all I could to stay calm. As we neared the entrance to my world, a sense of anticipation mixed with apprehension filled the air. I could feel the weight of responsibility on my shoulders, knowing that our arrival might ignite further conflict with the pack we had just made a deal with. The problem was, they had other packs standing behind them, united in their disagreement with my idea of peace among different kinds. By making an agreement to take the alpha's daughter as my mate, we had managed to secure their reluctant agreement to listen and follow, even if they didn't like it. Not only that, their pack provided vital financial resources and warriors to our Kingdom. Losing them as an ally would undoubtedly present significant issues. I was almost certain that the

