The walk back home was quiet, a comfortable one, although I was lost in my head, going through what the alpha had already said.

Thankfully, darkness covered the area, except for the street light that lit the path, but he couldn’t see my face or the worry that lined it.

“Are you alright?” Rowan asked, squeezing my hand, and I nodded. “You are a bit quiet.”

“I’m fine. I just… have a lot on my mind. After everything.” I replied in a small voice, and he nodded.

“I am still me, Raya. Still the Rowan that you know.” He reassured me, and I swallowed, accepting the truth. It was still...