Homecoming

WYATT

I was waiting anxiously for Kacela to get back. She and Earl were only gone for a total of three days but it felt like ages. Nellie had teased me about my lack of focus, giving up and dealing with most of the pack issues herself. I didn’t mind. I was grateful.

I was pacing in front of the doors and making the servants nervous. One worked up enough courage and came to me.

“My king, we can mind link you when she arrives,” Toby said, tentatively.

I smiled at him, reassuringly. “They’re going to mind link me when she comes through the front gate. I am just excited.”

He smiled a tolerant smile at me. “I understand.” He went back to sweeping the entry way. I stepped outside to continue my pacing so that I wouldn’t disturb their work.

Shortly after midnight I finally got the mind link that they were coming through the gate. I stood on the steps, impatient, waiting for Kacela to get here. When the car drove up, I ran down the stairs. Earl was driving and he looked exh