VALENTINA I returned home around 5:00 a.m., slightly tired after my shuddering adventure. My excitement, however, surpassed my fatigue. I have just been reunited with my wolf, Kira! As I returned to the pack house and headed to the Alpha's quarters, I bumped into Papa. He frowned. “Here you are! I was looking everywhere for you.” He sounded a little disappointed at first, but then his gaze fell on me, noticing my tired and slightly dishevelled appearance. "Wait—what happened?" he asked, worry replaced by displeasure as he saw me. “Where did you go? Is everything alright?” I couldn't hide the grin plastered on my face, and I nodded vigorously like a child. “Yes! I'm fine! And I'm coming from the clearing. Actually I was there the entire night!” His eyes widened. “You did

