“And if by the end of the probation period we agree we don’t want you here, then you must leave.”
My jaw aches from how hard I’ve been biting down. I glance at Harrison, who waves a hand. “Raise your hand if you agree to a probation period for Caleb.”
I’m not surprised by the number of hands.
“Then that’s agreed. Caleb, you have four months, and then we’ll have another meeting to discuss, along with monthly meetings to catch up,” Harrison says, breaking the silence. “And we can continue to discuss any issues.”
“Yes, I think that’s wise,” I state, knowing I have my work cut out for me, but I’m not going to give up proving who I really am.
7
EVAN
Jaxon’s orders to assist with Caleb’s pack and help keep the peace between the old and new means I’m going to be seeing him a lot more than I’d like. Given there will be lots of wolves, I won’t actually have to see him every time, right?
He’s probably busy, off doing Alpha duties like Jaxon.
But the second we arrive to help with their integration and give the old pack some peace of mind, the first person I spot is Caleb. Green eyes I’ll forever see in my nightmares.
I wonder how many people or wolves he’s killed—if he’s as blood hungry as his ‘dangerous’father.
Nina leans into me. “He is honestly terrifying.”
I nod in agreement, but the waves of the bond inside me are conflicting. How do I tell my wolf to calm down and look at the bigger picture?
Jaxon introduces himself to Caleb’s pack members we haven’t met before, including their Beta, Felix, who is tall with warm brown skin. He has one of the most handsome faces I’ve ever seen, with his bright smile that’s surrounded by short dark facial hair that makes his jawline stand out.
A woman with curly brunette hair, stunning almond-shaped brown eyes, and golden bronze skin steps to Felix’s side and introduces herself as Zara. She’s beaming and looks more than happy to have us here.
Felix wraps his arm around Zara’s shoulder and kisses her temple tenderly.
“This is my wife,” Felix says proudly. “Thank you for coming down. We appreciate all the help we can get. We know it’s not going to be easy for them, and seeing some familiar faces might help.”
Jaxon nods. “I understand, and anything we can do to help. Next time, I’ll have to bring Ava down.”
“She’s busy today?”
“With our daughter.” Jaxon smiles.
Zara grins from ear to ear. “What’s her name?”
“Aurora.”
As their conversation continues, I feel eyes burning into the side of my head. My stomach churns, and I already know who it is before even turning. My throat tenses, and I gulp as I subconsciously start to tilt my head.
His scent is everywhere, impossible to escape.
He’s standing with his arms folded over his chest and a tight expression on his face. How did he end up with a bright and bubbly pack, and have such a cold exterior himself? There must be more beneath the surface, but I’m not sure if I want to find out.
I tear my gaze away and greet the rest of the pack with Nina and Leon, noticing that Caleb’s eyes follow my every move. I shift from foot to foot, unable to focus for a second. I take a moment and stand by the trees for some peace of mind, which doesn’t come when I sense a body approaching.
My eyes lift, and I find Caleb standing a few feet from me. His face is as hard as stone, and my chest quivers at the sight of him.
“Tell Jaxon you can’t help out with my pack,” he bites.
I try not to flinch at his harsh tone. “I’ve already said yes.”
“Why?”
