When Thea’s parents came home, they hugged her tight. “We’ve been worried about you,” her mother said. “I know,” Thea said. “You’ve been texting me every day to make sure I’m okay.” “Are you?” “Yes, Mom. Just like I’ve been telling you every day.” “I know you have a lot on your plate. Alpha Ul
It took a week to get things in order, but Thea’s parents—Beta Walter and his wife, Naomi—finally left to visit Walter’s brother’s pack, Full Moon. Liam requested a meeting with the Alpha. Thea and the triplets were required to attend. “Sir, the latest group of Delta trainees are coming home soon
Thea wished she could shift and run. Feel the wind rustle through her fur. “Luna!” Oz called out after her. “I can’t stay in there forever!” she yelled. She knew they were probably mind linking the Alpha, Liam, and the whole Delta team to get orders. They’d tell them to subdue her and drag her b
“It’s true, Luna,” Ryder said. “I remember every member of our pack having a growth spurt, and the rest of the school didn’t. We started to heal faster. It was one of those experiences that changes you. Not just physically. On the inside. We knew something special was happening.” “We went to the Al
The triplets came jogging up to Thea. They nodded to the Delta team encircling her. “We came as soon as he let us out,” Alaric said, rubbing her arms up and down. “I’m sorry. I had to get out of there,” she said. “We know. It’s a lot,” Kai said. “It is!” The triplets gathered her in a big bear
Thea went all out for the welcome home party for the pack members returning from their military service. Now that she knew they had gone into the military to join her protection detail, she felt even more obligated to make them feel appreciated. Signs were made and placed outside as well as inside
“Anders,” she said, recognizing him from the pictures she’d hung. She held out her hand. He looked at her outstretched hand like it was the Holy Grail, and he would burst into flames if he touched it. She felt the burden of all the time they devoted to her, sacrificing so much of their own lives fo
The next day the Delta recruits got down to business. Liam debriefed them on their military tours, experience, and what they learned in private security or private investigation. He asked them each individually what their plans were and if they still wanted to join Delta team. They all answered in t