MEGAN’S POV Years Later… Work has been overwhelming today, and honestly, I wasn’t even paid much. It was mostly just to gain experience, something the school had set up for us. I was grateful for the opportunity, even if it wasn’t perfect. I had one more year left before I finished and could finally return to the pack, where I belonged. I was sitting at my desk, contemplating what to eat for lunch, when my phone suddenly rang. My heart skipped a beat. I quickly answered, recognizing my dad’s number. “Hey, Dad,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady. There was a pause on the other end, then his voice came through, tense and urgent. “You need to return to the pack right away.” “What? Why?” I asked, my stomach tightening with worry. He didn’t answer immediately. “I’ll explain when you

