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ALANA’S POV

I felt Luke’s words hit me like a slap in the face. He had just reminded me of my duties and promise to the Oceanic Pack elders, as if I didn’t know them by heart.

He had meant to be helpful, but sometimes he could be a bit too overbearing. I hated entertaining any of it, especially when I was not in the mood.

I knew he was only trying to protect me and the oceanic pack, but he had no idea what I was going through at the moment.

He failed to comprehend the burden of leading the pack or the heartache involved in persuading my children to abandon their birthplace for a land that wasn’t rightfully ours.

He simply couldn’t understand me, and while I don’t expect him to, I also don’t want to feel pressured by him.

“Luke, I’m perfectly aware of the importance of returning home before the night of the full moon. Perhaps you haven’t noticed, but my son, Cameron, was attacked. His full recovery is necessary before we can embark on any journey. If we don’t make it home before then,