Scott POV We leave the interrogation room, and the rogue prisoner is left to contemplate his fate. “The room’s heavy silence is replaced by the bustling sounds of the packhouse as we make our way through the corridors. The Alpha walks beside me, his presence commanding yet comforting. “Let’s head to the packhouse. The Luna has mind-linked me. My unit’s family and your unit’s family are waiting in the pack dining room, where they have made breakfast for everyone,” he says, his voice filled with warmth. I nod, feeling a surge of anticipation as I quicken my pace. Thoughts of Adalynn flood my mind. It’s been too long since I’ve seen her, and the longing has been almost unbearable. Just the thought of her smile and touch brings a sense of peace that I desperately need after the morning’s

