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Levi's POV

By the time I made it back home I was a complete wreck.

My wolf wasn't speaking to me despite the fact that it wasn't my fault our mate ran away from us and locked herself in her room.

Honestly he was upset that I had the audacity to leave pack grounds without trying to see her again.

I understood. I felt the pang through my chest within every single heartbeat I managed to pump. My heart shattered when she looked at me with those big beautiful wide eyes.

That recognition wasn't what I had wanted. However, knowing more about who she is thanks to Alexi, I understood why she ran off, even if I didn't want to accept it.

The bitter feeling of rejection lingered throughout my body, but she needed time. She hadn't outright rejected me so I held on to a bit of hope.

Being back in this house feels surreal though.

My mother's body had been burned and now sat on the mantel inside the office that used to hold my father.

It was a blatant disrespect for him to do su