Alpha Jasper’s POV

The sun's early rays streamed through my window, casting a warm glow across the room. I blinked the sleep from my eyes and stretched languidly, savoring the feeling of the morning light on my skin, for the first time in a while I was happy it was morning.

I drew the curtains open, letting the bright light flood in. The air was fresh and invigorating, and the sky was a clear, pale blue. The trees rustled in the gentle breeze. It was a perfect morning, and I couldn't help but smile.

The peace that now pervaded my pack was something that had been long absent. For weeks,...