"But shouldn't I be let in on those things if I'm going to become a part of this pack?" Marisol presses, taking a step closer, and he nods, holding her gaze.

"I'll explain everything, Marisol. Just give me some time. For now, you should focus on settling in, yeah?"

Despite his reassurance, Marisol still couldn't shake the unease that he had found home within her. The air in the pack house felt heavy with unspoken truths, every corner and crevice looked like they held a different ...