Goodbye.

Karina.

The last of my luggage was hefted into a couch like all the rest. I wiped the sweat off my face.

So much had happened in a rush, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Three days after I made that call, I had to tie up all my loose ends. I had to return to Lola's café, resigning. Whilst Willa was sad, hugging me tightly, Lola acted as expected.

“I won't be able to see you go, but you'll always have a place here. Also kiss Levi goodbye for me.” She had spoken.

Secretly, I wouldn't tell her that I was banking on her words. I merely smiled and nodded.

With a large cup of my favourite milk tea and a hug, I was sent on my way, newly unemployed.

Announcing my departure to Isabella and the rest of the pack didn't take long. They were shocked, especially when only a few days before I had announced the vague truth of my identity and being mated to Connor, but they all took it in stride.

There was a catch that I hadn't told anyone though. One that was kept solely between him and I.

“You