By mid-afternoon, all but one of the visiting alphas had left to return home from their time in Winter. Wyatt and Axel went to the Southern Territories to continue the ceremonies. Corrine stepped into her role as leader in their absence.
Caleb and Ashleigh spent the morning together, but she quickly had to leave to return to her duties with Saul. Caleb wanted to pout but immediately gave in once she reminded him that she was so busy because she was preparing to join him in Summer in just a few more days.
When Galen returned from his time with Bell, Caleb expected him to be elated and filled with energy from his time alone with her.
“Welcome back,” Caleb smiled as they approached, hand in hand.
“Hey,” Galen replied.
“Caleb,” Bell greeted him with a smile.
“I need a shower. I will double check that all our bags are properly prepared and placed in the truck after,” Galen said before turning to Bell. “I gotta go.”
“No worries,” she said.
