“Theo told me all about you and Adan, and you mentioned moving. Is everything okay?” Lance had grown to enjoy the nights when the pack would make the trip to the forest.

Theo was on his run with Wilbur and Lydia, and Scott was enjoying the sight of Toby giggling and smiling up at Lance.

“I had to cut ties with Adan for you and for the pack. Adan has never approved of my bond with you, to begin with, but I also know that he still harbors some hate towards our pack. ...