Destroyed Grave

[Arissa’s POV]

The journey back to the mainland was a smooth one, as was the one from our pack grounds to mine. It had been a while since I came back to this place, and I found it hard to believe that it was now under mine and Ivan’s rule.

"Alpha, welcome!" Arnando, my stand-in, called when he spotted us making our way up the trail leading to the large mansion that the heads of the pack stayed in. "Why the sudden visit?"

On the way back home, I had sent him a quick mindlink announcing our visit. I knew that I didn’t give them much time to prepare, but that was the point. I had meant to come and inspect things to make sure that all of Isaac and my mother’s corrupt followers were taken care of.

"I only came to visit my father’s grave." I responded, giving a small smile. "Sorry to catch all of you off guard."

"Of course you didn’t!" Arnando gasped, his eyes growing wide. "We are always awaiting your arrival."

"That’s enough." Ivan sighed, clearly growing tired of the ass kissing. "Please