Parrish I get my paperwork in order and send some e-mails off to Queen Mira on our progress. Maximus is here visiting, and I appreciate the glimpse of home. I am thankful for being sent here. I was able to find my mate. But I would be lying if I wasn’t looking forward to seeing home. Especially bringing Malani for a visit to my pack. Maximus sits down across from me, and I see a weird look on his face. “What’s on your mind, man?” “How well do you know Elder Willa?” He asks. “Only what I’ve heard. That she is the coolest out of the elders. Nothing else. Malani seems to respect her. Why? Did you get a reading on her?” “I can’t put my finger on it. There is something that gives me pause. I think I’ll look into her.” Maximus pauses. “When I shook her hand, I think she tried to show

