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The journey to Pack Yellowstone's territory felt faster than before, even though it was still the same distance away as usual. Alex and I chatted about a lot of things, and for the first time in a long time, we weren't discussing recent issues.

We were discussing Alpha Sam's new partner, I wish I could meet him today.

When we arrived there Balthazar's white castle still looked as grand as ever. The bright orange sky greeted our arrival even though this morning it was raining very hard, as if today's weather followed my mood all day long.

Alex parked the Jeep then we got out and walked towards the castle. Vincent and Evelyn's car was still far behind us, so it seemed they would be a bit late.

On an ordinary day, this castle does look very quiet because Balthazar lives in this place alone. We knocked on the front door of the castle several times and waited, but no one answered. Alpha Sam will be joining us tonight as he still has Pack business.

Alex grabbed my hand then pulled me to the