20 Strides

Jasper.

I woke up that morning glad to be home. I knew how blessed I was when I saw the party my friends organised for me. I thought I would have to apologise and walk on eggshells for a bit, but that wasn't the case. I was blessed. Cindy had told me Ruby scolded them, and I believed her. It was something my mate could do. I knew I could do no wrong in Ruby's eyes. That was how deep her love was. That was also why I knew I had to do everything possible to ensure I did not let her down.

When we went to town, I was surprised to see how the poor people of the pack lived. The demarcation between the rich and the poor was too broad, and I wondered what Murray was doing. His family had ruled the pack for years, and he never deemed it necessary to solve the issues. Ruby was compassionate, so I delegated the task to her. I knew she would find ways to improve their living standard.

When we returned to the Alpha house, I let Ruby shower while I went to make some phone calls. Throughout my o