Ada “Alpha,” the soft voice is annoying, and I moan as I pull my pillow over my head. “Alpha,” the voice persists. “The car’s almost here. He just entered our borders.” “What?” I jerk upright and look at Olga. “He’s here?” “Yes, Alpha,” she smiles. “Why didn’t you lead with that?” I shout over my shoulder as I rush out of my room and down the stairs. I do not care that I am only wearing my pyjamas. As happy as I am right now, I will run naked towards him. Excitedly I hop up and down as I watch the headlights come closer. I do not wait for the car to stop. I run towards the car and jerk open the passenger door. “Tyler!” I shriek as I throw my arms around his neck and hug him tightly. “You’re home.” “Ah, it’s good to see you,” he sighs as he returns my hug. “Six months is too long,”

