Elsa
My father entered Adam’s office, his presence bringing a heavy seriousness to the room. As soon as I saw him, I started to rise, intending to excuse myself from the discussion, but Adam stopped me with a gentle hand.
"It’s time you start knowing what’s going on around here, Elsa," Adam said, his tone serious. "I’ll need someone with your quick thinking."
His words made me blush, and I smiled as I settled back onto his lap, feeling a strange but comforting sense of belonging.
My leg still hurt, but I could manage it for now. When I looked at my father, I could see the pride in his eyes, but it was overshadowed by sadness.
The loss of so many pack members weighed heavily on him, and the grief hung in the air like a dark cloud.
Adam, ever focused on the bigger picture, turned to
