“You came!” Rudy exclaimed when his eyes laid on me while he sat on a log. “Oh hey I didn’t know you’d be here too,” I said, walking closer to the open area. “You haven’t been here all week have you?” My tone made my worry evident. “No, I’m basically in Harper’s pack now,” he said proudly. “Under our protection, not in our pack, big difference,” Harper corrected as she sat up. She really took him in, even after refusing to before. I didn’t know what changed her mind but I was happy it changed. My eyes followed Harper as she stood up and walked to me. “Sorry I’m so late…,” I apologized, looking down at the ground. I felt better about it when I felt her arms around me and myself against her. As she hugged me I heard a low growl come from her. “What’s wrong?” I asked, my face against he