Aaron The invitation card sits on my desk as if mocking me. It's an invitation to some welcome party of Penelope's alleged brother. I've read it at least a dozen times since it arrived three days ago and every time, it reminds me of my broken promise to her. Two weeks have passed since I left her pack. Two weeks that were supposed to end with me returning to her, to us figuring out how to navigate this impossible situation of two Alphas bound by fate but separated by duty. I haven't gone back for some reasons. I lean back in my chair, rubbing a hand over my face. The past few weeks have left me exhausted. We still haven't found whoever tried to break Graham out despite Kieran and Sera's best efforts. We have questioned every pack member with access to the detention area but still

