Chapter 18

Rayne's POV

Returning to Oceanpearl Pack meant that I had to once again return to my old self. The one that barely smiled and had to force them when faced with people.

I had barely lasted five minutes at the little welcome party that had been thrown for Reynolds' and I, before I slipped away to get some much needed rest.

Two days after that, work began again. Things changed in some ways, and remained the same in others. Reynolds passed on the announcement that the alliance had been successful, and he now basically stood as the second in command to Kaiden.

Of course, this was bound to create a shift in the balance of power within the pack. Those that supported Reynolds were happy with the decision, and others that didn't, could only whine and mumble their grievances.

As for me, it meant even more work, because a rise in power meant a rise in responsibilities. Packs from other territories soon started to send in correspondence, wanting to get into Oceanpearl's good graces. Even thos