I'm immensely grateful for Adika and her family. When I saw the explosion site, I worried that they might place the blame on me. I was concerned that everyone would demand that I surrender myself to the Followers, who were now seeking my blood after I killed Vince. If I had surrendered, I wouldn't have gone down without a fight. This pack means more to me than anything else I've ever known.

When Adika told me that she is also falling for me, it dispelled many doubts I had about myself. I follow her up to the pack house, where everyone is already gathered outside. One thing I've noticed is...