“How are you, Elize?”

Elize? They were already on pet names basis? Was this how the mate bond worked?

“I’m fine, David. Just tired.”

“I’m sorry you had to carry that alone. You understand why I am unable to step feet into your previous pack.”

Previous pack? Wow! This all felt like some dream, a very surreal dream. I could not believe Moon Rock pack was now a past to me. The past I should forget and move away from. But seeing myself standing there like a lost, tired puppy while my mom cuddled her mate made me realize it was real.

“I understand. I did not even expect to...