August's POV 

"So?" I asked Kyle on the phone.

"I called Garren yesterday, and he said Mariana is doing okay, although she looked very afraid and conflicted when she met the other members of his territory," he answered.

"And the Alpha king's mate?" I asked.

"She decided to stay in Lui's pack because she felt free and safe there," he replied.

"I'm sorry, Uncle August, but why did you leave like that without a word? You missed out on a lot," he asked.

I slowly turned in my ...