This morning Alli took it easy, walking instead of trying to run. She and Carl had a nice chat that resulted in her learning a little more about his family. Carl explained that he had met his mate, Mandy, about five years ago when she came to visit her friend who had joined the warrior group a year prior. He explained quite a few of the female warriors had come from other packs, since traditionally most groups don’t let their females train for the position. Carl had shown her photos of his lovely mate, a petite blond woman with a bright smile. As well as pictures of them with their four-year-old son. He had his dad’s red hair, but his mother’s wide smile. It warmed Alli’s heart to hear the stories of the opportunities the pack members had here in Willow Creek. She took the time on he

