-Lara- I knocked on the door leading to the pack house that belonged to Benjamin, but it was his mate who opened it. Lenora greeted me with a warm smile. She was a very beautiful older female with short, dark hair that reached just to her shoulders, though today it was held up with a small hair clip. Her green eyes, reminiscent of the forest, sparkled with kindness. Despite her petite stature, she exuded strength as the luna of the pack. Lenora was one of the kindest individuals I had ever met, which made it no surprise that she had become Benjamin’s mate. She was always there for others, ready to set aside her own tasks to offer assistance, even to those outside the pack. As she hugged me and welcomed me inside, I felt a sense of belonging. In many ways, she had almost adopted me as

