Kaelen
As I drove home, the events of the day weighed heavily on my mind. The sharp exchange with Lucas, his accusations, the tension between us—it all played on repeat. My chest was tight, my thoughts scattered, and I couldn’t seem to shake the feeling that things were slipping beyond my control. The pack was strong, sure, but inside, I felt fractured. Broken in ways that couldn’t be explained by simple stress or fatigue.
The sun was beginning to set as I pulled up to the packhouse, the cool air signaling the approach of night. Instead of heading straight inside, I decided to go for a jog. The little trail behind the house had always been a place where I could clear my head, a sanctuary away from the constant noise of being an Alpha. Today, I needed it more than ever.
I started slow, f
