ALEX POV
I held Alice's hand firmly as we stepped out of the pack house, leaving the warm glow of the porch lights behind. The wooden boards of the back patio creaked softly under our weight, a familiar sound that always brought me a sense of calm. But tonight, calm was the last thing on my mind.
"Damn, that was close. I hope she bought Max’s excuse," I thought, reaching out mentally to Leo.
"You better be sure of it! I want my mate happy and satisfied by my side. Always," Leo replied, his presence a steadying force in my mind.
The full moon hung high in the sky, casting its silver light over the forest that surrounded the pack house. Tall trees stretched up towards the stars, their leaves shimmering in the soft light. Shadows danced on the ground, creating a mosaic of light and dark t
