108. Still 5 Right?

As the vehicle approached the pack house, Tanner hastily donned some clothes from the stash they had in the truck, preparing for the reunion.

Arriving at the long driveway, Tanner's gaze immediately found Avery on the porch. Despite the ongoing lockdown and the house's secured state, the news of Tanner and Kane's return had propelled Avery and Avla outside, their anticipation overriding protocol.

Avla, cradling Ashleigh, was cautioning Avery at her feet. She gently explained that Tanner's feet were severely injured and his ribs broken, advising Avery against any exuberant greetings. "You have to be really sweet and really careful with him," Avla instructed, emphasizing Tanner's fragile state.

Avery, full of resolve, assured me, "It'll be okay. I'll take care of him until he is better." Avla, with a touch of humor and truth mixed in her thoughts, considered the lifelong commitment Avery was unknowingly making, given an Alpha's propensity for finding trouble.

The car came to a stop, and