ELVIE As we stood together in the pack mansion, I could sense the satisfaction radiating from Alpha Jerry. His gratitude was unmistakable as he thanked us repeatedly, but my father, Beta Arnold, didn’t want to waste time there. We needed to leave quickly, and we had no interest in waiting around for a celebration. “We need to drive Argon back to his place,” my father stated firmly. His voice left no room for questioning, and though Alpha Jerry raised his eyebrows in surprise, he simply nodded. He likely thought my father’s attitude was part of his character, so he didn’t push. “Why not stay here for the evening?” Alpha Jerry offered politely. “We could celebrate tomorrow. After all, the pack needs a reason to gather, and this—my wolf’s return—is more than we could ask for.” My father s

