A strange silence had fallen over the packhouse, only whispers echoed throughout the halls. Tightly knit groups ushered quickly through the seemingly empty space. I frowned, it wasn't even noon yet, the pack house should be filled at this time. Where was everyone? I caught the eye of a small group of girls that were whispering to one another, "Do you know where the Alpha is?" I asked one. I awoke alone, the bed seeming dark colder without his body to warm me. I had assumed that he had come here. I had no reason in particular to see him, no pressing matters in need of discussion, I just couldn't explain this feeling inside of me. My whole body ached from him, every part of me grieved his absence. Her eyes dragged lazily up my body before meeting my eyes, and drawling. "Why?" I fought b

