Alpha Denzel quickly texted back, 'Stop wherever you are. I will find you.' He did not want Ashley to get too close to raise suspicions.
Valerie caught sight of the text but quickly looked away, pretending not to have seen anything.
There were already a lot of fun activities ongoing, and she did not want to ruin the mood. Besides, the name displayed was that of the investigator.
"Alpha, Luna, welcome." The pack members chanted in sing-song voices. Denzel and Valerie's hearts warmed greatly.
This was the joy of belonging and being loved by one's pack. Alice ran out of the pack house and hugged Valerie.
"Welcome back, Luna, we missed you so much."
Valerie was happy to see her in good health, hugging her back as she asked seriously, "Have you been training and eating well?"
Excitement laced Alice's voice as she responded, "Yes, Luna."
