We are now riding Erik's Chevrolet truck. I sit beside Erik, who is currently driving, while the two are in the back.

I glanced at Erik, stroked his shoulder lovingly, and slumped back in my seat.

I didn't know how many hours had passed, but we had just entered Alpha Roy's pack. Looking out the car window, I remembered when I first came here. At that time, I couldn't think of anything at that moment that Alpha Roy called me a living doll. Meeting Erik made me feel alive again, that I could still meet someone I could trust.

"Should we rest first, or let's go straight home?" Erik looked...