DANE'S POV We arrived in silence, the SUV pulling into the circular driveway under the faint glow of the evening sun. I opened the door and stepped out, boots hitting the stone pavement with a soft thud. The wind carried the faint scent of pine and steel, a familiar blend that told me we were back on pack land. Caleb stepped out beside me, his jaw tight, his eyes scanning the manor ahead like he was already calculating the next move. He twirled the car keys around his fingers before tossing them effortlessly to Ryker, one of our trusted omegas, who had appeared from the shadows of the entrance. "Park the car, Ryker," Caleb said calmly. Ryker caught the keys in one hand and gave a small bow. "Yes, Alpha," he replied, his voice low but sharp. He slid into the driver's seat, adjusted it

