He sighed softly, his expression troubled. "I just... I'm not sure how they'll react to us. They weren't expecting a new person. You know, being new and all."

Marisol reached out, gently placing her hand on his arm. "We'll navigate it together, Caleb. We're a team now, remember?"

Caleb managed a small smile, "Yeah, you're right. Thanks, Marisol." Yet, the unease lingered in his eyes, casting a shadow over their impending arrival at the pack.

At once, unease began to spread ...