Edsel, stepped out of the car with wide eyes as he took in the sight of the River Bed Pack's territory. The towering trees, the scent of pine and earth, and the distant sound of a howling wolf were both familiar and strange to him. Beside him, his nanny, Jenny, held his tiny hand, offering him silent reassurance.
For 5 days, they had lived under the protection of his aunt, the Rogue Queen Lilet, after the council had declared his exile. It had been a difficult time, one filled with whispers and uncertainty. But now, it was Lilet who had brought them back - ensuring Edsel's rightful return to his home.
At the entrance of the pack house stood his mother, Bella, her eyes glistening with tears of joy. In her arms, she cradled his younger brother Gian, who giggled at the sight of him. "Edsel,
