Chapter 39: Leana

When I walk in, I see that the back sliders are open and my mother has a bottle of wine with two glasses on the back deck.

“Come sit with me,” she says, walking out back.

“When are dad and the others due home?” I ask.

She picks up the wine and looks at me. I nod and come to sit down.

“I linked your father and asked him to give me an hour before he brings them back. So now, we have plenty of time,” she says, handing me a glass of red wine and pouring herself one before she sits down.

I stare out at the back of the my parents’ yard as I take a sip of wine. My father wanted privacy after running the pack for so long, so the yard is large and bumps up against the forest. It's a beautiful area, peaceful.

I notice that my mother opened my favorite bottle of wine as I take a second sip of wine and lean back, not looking at her.

“I met my mate,” I say, waiting for her to respond.

“And since this doesn’t seem to be a joyous occasion, I’m guessing something happened?” she asks. I can fee