The next morning after training, we headed toward Alpha Brandon’s office. We found Zach and Mark already waiting and Alpha Brandon sitting behind the desk. I looked around and, of course, no Meredith. As soon as we entered, Zack jumped up. “Bryan, I mean Alpha, have umm you tried to talk to Tiff?” “No she didn’t need me to run to her room and try and force her to talk. I will check on her after our meeting. She learned a lot of information yesterday and needed to process it.” “Yeah ok. Umm Listen I know you are sick of hearing this but I missed you so much. I didn’t realize how much life you brought to this pack and most of all our family. Just having you back, even temporary, has brought life back.” Bryan didn’t respond. He nodded his head and sat down and started working. An ho

