Present Day
Alex stood near the Silver River Pack's palace border, keeping a low profile. He was studiously keeping a watchful eye on the path leading into the pack, hoping to catch James alone. However, to his surprise, James appeared accompanied by an unfamiliar face.
"I asked you to come alone. Who is he?" Alex frowned, sensing that the unknown man was a rogue.
"It's okay. His name is Den. Alpha Richard accepted him into the pack a few days ago," James calmly explained.
"Why did you bring him with you?" Alex mind-linked James, expressing his concern.
"I couldn't leave him alone. The others aren't ready to accept him yet. If I’d left him there alone, he might not have survived until I returned," James mind-linked back.
"Why did you ask me to meet you here so urgently? Is something
