Chapter 24

Caleb’s Point of View –

I really hated leaving my mate. She was vulnerable right now and I wanted to stay and comfort her some more. I know that she is going to sleep fora while, she unloaded a lot of emotional baggage that she has kept locked away for a long time. That kind of emotional release tends to be exhausting both physically and mentally. I made sure that she was secure in the bed before I headed out assess the damage of tonight. ~

Theo let me know that he is outside the manor house by the back door. I take the back stairs down, retracing my steps from this morning. Thinking about this morning makes me realize just how much my life has also changed in such a short period of time. Heading towards the woods this morning I was fearful of becoming a feral wolf, almost sure that the Moon Goddess had forgotten to create a mate for me. Now here I am with my mate upstairs, ready to wage war on those that have hurt her. Stepping outside I take a deep inhale of the night air. I love the cool crisp smell of the dirt, pine needles, and fall scents. Theo is standing close to the door and I see that Marcus is with him.

“How was the rest of the ball?” I cannot stop myself from being slightly quirky, hoping that it will lift some of the tension.

“The ball was fine, although Hannah is ready to go to war with this pack. I think she really cares for Daphne. After you two left, things did settle down. There was a slight mishap between one of our warriors and a male from the Mission pack over a female, but it was handled peacefully. I ensured that everyone in our pack was safe, and they know to mind link if anything is wrong. Alpha Jason has requested an audience with you in the morning.” Theo finished his report with a sigh.

“I will meet with him in the morning then. I want it to be early. I would like our pack ready to move out no later than noon tomorrow. I believe that staying here will soon turn hostile, and lam excited to get Daphne home and settled. I want her to experience some normalcy, and she will not get that here.” Theo understands more than anyone what I mean.

“Caleb, I have to ask you why you did not inform me of your mate’s circumstances?” I knew that Marcus would eventually ask, and I could hear the hurt in his voice.