Elena’s POV When I remembered what today would bring, I quickly jumped out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash my face and body. When I came out, Jax was already sitting on the edge of the bed. His legs were spread wide, and his hands supported his weight. On the side, I saw a tray with eggs, bacon, hot dogs, and orange juice. We ate in comfortable silence. Afterward, we met with his parents, former Alpha Garrison and Luna Rowena, to say goodbye. Alpha Garrison lay in bed. From what I had heard, he had recently collapsed and suffered a mild stroke. “Take care and come back safely, Elena and Jax,” Luna Rowena said, kissing my cheeks. Her hands rested on my shoulders, and she wore a warm smile. “Please thank your mother. You don’t know how much you’ve helped us in such a short time.

