RONAN

I hoped she was beginning to understand what I was trying to show her. That there was more to me, than just the conflicts and pain.

After a while, we made our way back to the entrance where the opening ceremony was about to start. The staff and a few pack members had gathered. I stepped forward about to address them as formality demanded but before I spoke, I glanced at Maxine.

“Today marks a new beginning for our pack,” I began, “This hospital is a symbol of our strength and ...