Aurora pov

I spent more than an hour with Jason, talking about random things happening in the pack. Somehow, I didn’t feel like an outcast anymore, not when I'm with him. His presence was easy, his conversation warm. I actually enjoyed every moment.

Then his phone rang. He glanced at the screen, muttered a soft “sorry,” and excused himself to take the call.

Left alone, I let my gaze wander. That’s when I caught sight of Alpha Manuel. He was standing with Laila, the same lady he came ...