Chapter 36: Back at the Pack

As Dex parked the truck in front of his house, he already had a checklist in his head of what needed to be done. He'd only been gone a few days, and thankfully no one had challenged his authority so he was still Alpha of this pack.

If someone wanted to challenge him, they could bring it. He had his Luna and was more powerful than when he left.

"I'll unpack. Do you need to check in with Brutus?" Emma asked.

Brutus. Dex didn't know what to do with Brutus and he hadn't told Emma that it had been his Beta who had betrayed her. She hadn't asked any direct questions, but if she did he would be honest. He was aware that Lucien had left her in the dark. He wouldn't do that. It served no purpose. "I do. You don't mind taking care of things here?"

She kissed him on the cheek. "You have me now, Dex. You don't have to do it all."

He smiled down at her. "I'm glad you're here Emma. I'll be back for dinner."

"Call me if you'll be late."

He left her doing the domestic chores he hated anyway. He sen