Chapter 42: The Rogue Alpha

Salem

The small, one-room building I was in was the health area for anyone who needed medical attention. I learned Jane was the one in charge of the building.

The rain had calmed down, and I followed Jane and the alpha from the building. The alpha wanted to show me around. He seemed to be determined for me to live among him and his pack.

I didn't understand why.

I recall how Madison stood up for me when I was nothing but a stranger to her and later ran me from her house when I'd grown to love her. I can't allow it to happen to me again. I will not be hurt again by trusting anyone; I made a promise to myself.

There was not much to be seen when I left the building. All homes were pretty much the same, with the building's surroundings made from sticks and roof straws.

"Our homes may not be as luxurious as the other packs; we are new, and within time things will change for the better," Arkane informed me, seeing how I was taking notice of each home.

My head lowered, feeling ashamed of my a