As I entered Thomas's office, I couldn't help but feel the weight of my decision pressing down on my shoulders. Leaving the pack, and more importantly, leaving Thomas, was not something I had taken lightly. But it was a decision I felt I had to make. "Annabel," Thomas greeted me with a concerned look in his eyes, his strong presence commanding the room. "You mentioned something about leaving the pack. What's going on?" I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves, and met his gaze. "Thomas, it's not an easy choice for me," I began, my voice shaking slightly. "But I think it's time for me to move on." The expression on his face shifted from concern to a mixture of surprise and disbelief. "Leave? Annabel, you're my Beta. You're part of this pack, our pack." I nodded, struggling to ma