Days had passed and I hadn’t seen the Alpha. For some unknown reason, I felt empty and anxious about his absence. I felt him near yet off the beaten track, notwithstanding that, I gave my full attention to the tasks Collete had given me; she had been very attentive. Funny and heartwarming, but he also had a very naughty side. When I asked her about the progress of my situation, she divulged that skillful people were sent to scout out the whole forest in search of my parents and leave no stone unturned just to find them, and for that, I was so grateful. Two days ago, preparations were laid down for my Oath-taking. Many of the pack members joined and heartwarmingly welcomed me, swelling my heart for joy, but many raised their brows to the sudden welcoming of a rogue. I persuasively ignored