81 - New Alpha

Paul's POV

I took a while to arrive, but now I was in front of the pack house, staring at everything after a long time without showing up here, without having the courage to step in here. In fact, I never imagined that I would return to my true origins, to home.

I sigh, tired, running my hand over my forehead. Half of me was tempted to turn around and leave, but every time I remembered Serena, her disdain... something inside me ignited.

I returned after the child was born. I heard that Joshua had died and believed that she would have some sense and come with me. I tried to force her to come, but she screamed and ordered me to be thrown out of the pack. They treated me like nothing and now, yes, now I feel a deep anger at everything.

When my father walks out the door, I finally straighten up and stare at him. He assesses me and gives me a smug smile. I narrow my eyes to face him.

"I knew you would come back," he says, smiling at me.

"Maybe it's a mistake to be here," I say.

"No, it's n