Coral’s POV
The pack house was alive, pulsing with excitement. Inside and out, it brimmed with energy, the air electric with anticipation. The pool area next to the pack house glistened under the sun, and colorful streamers swayed gently in the breeze. Laughter and chatter filled every corner as packmates gathered to celebrate Reed’s return and his long-overdue homecoming as the Beta Heir.
Platters of food covered the tables, the tantalizing smell of grilled meat mixing with the sweet aroma of baked goods. Kids raced around the pool, their high-pitched squeals weaving through the upbeat music blasting from the speakers. It was chaos, but the best kind—the kind that made you feel connected, alive.
Still, all eyes kept darting toward the driveway, scanning for the pack SUV. Reed was the s
