Kaelen
The early morning air was still crisp when I grabbed my phone and dialed Lucas. It was barely dawn, but I needed to let him know about Alara’s sudden departure. The ringtone buzzed in my ear for a few seconds before his groggy voice came through the line.
“Alpha?”
“It’s me,” I said, pinching the bridge of my nose. “Alara’s heading back to Darkridge today. I need you to meet her at the airport and make sure she gets home safely.”
Lucas paused for a moment, probably shaking off the remnants of sleep. “Is everything okay? Why’s she leaving so suddenly?”
“It’s… complicated,” I sighed. “She doesn’t feel safe here anymore, and I can’t go back with her, not yet.”
“I understand,” Lucas replied, more awake now. “Don’t worry, Alpha. I’ll be there to pick her up. You take care of what yo
