She took a seat on the sofa and waited for Tad to return. Her stomach grumbled as she did. After some time, she decided to at least switch on the TV to fill the silence in the room.
Everything in her wanted to call for Pierceton—to be in his arms and feel safe. She held the words in her mouth, trying hard to follow what the Alpha had told her. Pierceton was not allowed within the packlands, but if they found her to be one of the pack, maybe the Alpha would reconsider.
After some time, the door opened, and Tad walked in carrying food.
“Ready to eat?” he questioned.
“You took forever,” she whined.
“I could have brought you nothing,” he retorted.
She stood and took the food from him before setting it out on the little table in the room. There seemed to be only enough for one.
“Where’s
