76: Laughable clown

Alpha Caden’s POV

I made my way towards the office, Mia was already present, her poised demeanor ready to brief me on the day's meetings and tasks. Despite her efficiency, my mind was elsewhere. I had no idea what I was looking forward to.

Since our return from Canada, Aurora's absence weighed heavily on me. The days had passed without a glimpse of her, and the uncertainty gnawed at my thoughts. I couldn't shake the feeling of unease, the sense of something missing.

It puzzled me. Why did her absence affect me so deeply? I had deliberately kept my distance from her in Brown Wood Pack, wary of the risks our connection might pose in the human world. Yet, her absence now left a void I couldn't ignore.

Mia began to detail the day's agenda, I struggled to focus, my thoughts consumed by the inexplicable longing for Aurora's presence. For the usual banter we have back and forth before we settle on something. Just for the fun of it.

Despite my longing to see Aurora again, a part of me hesi