f relief. The vampires were gone, but Tamsin City had changed. The pa

ck members moved about. She spotted Jessica

ring if you'd finally relax a lit

... it's not exactly easy afte

ful. "You know, Mike's been different lately. I

Jessica... we're just... wel

grin. "Oh, come on. The whole pack saw the way

voice interrupted them. "Je

ression serious. He nodded toward his qu

g look, whispering, "See?

ng Mike inside. He closed the doo

ted to discuss some new responsib

head, intrigued. "N

ou to take on a more prominent role in the pack, Lola. You'v

. "Me? But... I've only j

you're perfect for this. You've shown strength, lo

king a deep breath, Lola looked back at Mike, determination

be doing this alone. Jessica will help with the traini

going to be exciting, Lola

, a sense of purpose. "Thank yo

-

es. Lola found herself learning everything from pack politics to combat strategy

la caught Mike watching from a distance. She

e, Alpha?" she tease

ng sure you're ready. You

y. "I wouldn't have made

"You're stronger than you know, Lol

ords. Finally, Mike spoke, his voice softer. "Would

t lifted. "

nd them. After a while, they reached a clearing overlooking the city. The l

ferent things could have been?"

grateful for where I am now. I

filled with something deeper. "And

e kept her voice steady. "I

hen stay by my side, Lola. Not just

him, her eyes s

Mike became inseparable, working together to stre

und Lola in the main hall, por

" he asked, mov

hrough her focused expression. "T

around her shoulders. "Mayb

h of his presence. "You know, I never im

d her, his voice soft. "Neit

ther's presence, as the sounds of th

arby pack leaders, Jessica pulled Lola

re you and Mike mak

ks flushed.

e on! Everyone sees it. T

t smile spreading acros

them over. Lola shared a final loo

d joy. She had found her place, her purpose, and someone who believed in her more