The Alpha and the Powerful

nse of belonging that I've missed for so long. My heart swells as I hear their heartfelt congratulations and well-wish

ne I saw just days ago, the one worn down by grief and sorrow. No, this is a version of my mother I haven't seen in years-the woman who used to bake cookies for me on rainy

carrying me toward her, and before I know it, I'm in her arms, wrapped tightly in the safety of he

er voice soothing and full of love. "You

I bury my face in her shoulder, letting the floodgates open. My pack members watch quietly, some of them sniffling in solidari

of reconnection. Eventually, my mother gently pulls away, holding me at arm's length so she ca

voice filled with warmth and affection as she uses t

tears. My pack smiles at the reunion, their faces filled with joy fo

and beta, declares with a playful fist pump, draw

e, Bryce, steps up behind her and wraps his arms around her waist, pulling her close. She flushes eve

e focus back to the party. "Presents?" My eyes gleam with excite

m playfully slaps my arm bef

playful exchange fills the air with laughter, and the l

g in hushed conversations as they gossip with each

f each one. My curiosity peaks, and I can't resist the temptation to open one. My fingers itch to tear off the wrapping

further, a voice clear

ssed and a stern look on her face, is my mother. Her green eyes narrow slightly as s

d. Slowly, I lower the present back down onto the table, avoiding her

e to suppress a grin. "I was j

ressed. "You suck at sneaking," a fa

e watches me. His arms are crossed, and his smirk is nothing short of s

yful glare. "You know, I could have sworn I

holding up his hands in mock defen

e at my mother, who is still giving me the same ste

e tugging at the corners of he

n her voice returning. "Now, l

replaced by the comforting hum of the party around us. I can feel the presence of my pack, their l

k members who are eagerly waiting. "Let's g

, and the energy shifts. People are dancing, laughing, and talking, the

my voice barely audible ove

I'm always here for you, little wolf," she says, her v

. With my pack by my side and my mother back in my life, I know that I'm no longer the scar

ng time, I can feel the weight of the past lifting off my shoulders.