~ Harlan’s POV ~

It’s a full moon tonight, and I stand in the big garden at Savannah's house, enveloped by the pulsating energy of the New Year's Eve party that's in full swing. The air is alive with laughter, music, and the clinking of glasses. It's a night of celebration, and I've found myself here among the members of Savannah's closest pack. The betas, deltas, gammas, and even the omegas are all present, united by the bond they share. And although everyone’s trying to be welcoming, I must admit, I feel like an outsider here.

I clutch my gin in a crystal glass, the cool liquid is a soothing...