I make my way to the pack’s territory. I’m apprehensive and feel like something is already off, even though I’m just arriving. The closer I get to the beta’s house, the worse I feel.
My plan is to ask him to take Valeria away from here, but since she belongs to this pack, I have to have his permission.
Once I’m at the edge of his porch, he comes out the door with a look of panic etched on his face, which only intensifies as his gaze finds mine. “What are you doing here? I figured you'd be gone longer.”
“Well, I came back to see you. The council demands Valeria to come with me, so she can give her testimony at the trial. Afterward, she will leave this pack. It is best for everyone’s sake that you agree.”
With a distant look in his eyes, he nods. “Oh, is that so? There’s a slight proble
