Chapter 101

SEBASTIAN.

As the days unfolded, I couldn't help but notice the growing distance between Hailee and myself. Her behavior had taken a turn, and it left me perplexed and concerned. I found myself constantly questioning what could have transpired during her absence, what could have triggered this change in her.

Lost in my thoughts, a knock disrupted the stillness of my office. I turned my attention to the door, my curiosity piqued. A messenger stood at the threshold, holding an envelope in his hand. He informed me that the yearly ceremony was scheduled for tomorrow, a tradition that had been followed for generations in our pack.

I sighed inwardly, the weight of responsibility settling upon my shoulders. The festival, once a joyous occasion, had lost its luster after my father's passing. The memories of his absence during the festivities still lingered, casting a shadow over the celebration. But tradition dictated that the ceremony must go on, a reminder of our pack's heritage and unity.