Bella:

The day I had dreaded had arrived, and as the time for my flight drew closer, I knew I had to prepare myself for what I was about to face. I hadn't seen my father in months, and everything had changed since then.

"You'll be fine," Ryder said to me, throwing his arms around me from behind as I stared at the Alpha's men, who were loading my bags into the car trunk.

My hands grabbed his arms, and then I kissed his hands.

"I hope so," I said, trying to think ...