I stand on the doorstep of my home in the pale dawn light.
I clutch my bag between both hands.
I have packed all my belongs inside and am ready to go.
But I still cannot believe it.
I cannot believe I am leaving.
I cannot believe I am joining another pack.
I cannot believe I am leaving behind everything I have ever known.
I cannot believe I am marrying Jeremiah and not Nathaniel.
I look at my father, standing beside Alpha.
"Am I allowed to say goodbye to Nathaniel?" I ask them, hopefully.
They exchange a glance.
I already know the answer.
It's Alpha who tells me what I already know: "I'm sorry. I think it would be for the best to just leave and not upset him."
I lower my eyes to the ground.
It is just as I suspected.
"Will you tell him where I went?" I ask.
"Of course," Alp
