Adaline's POV
When Karl departed to locate Alpha Joseph, a profound realization struck me. His absence would shatter me completely.
I've observed him managing this pack with unwavering dedication during Joseph's absence. His strength matches his fairness, permitting Deon's former pack members to stay until Joseph determines their fate. Karl surpasses Chester as a leader, despite lacking Alpha blood.
The ongoing chaos has prevented me from formally joining the pack, leaving me without the mind link to ensure my mate's safety. And Karl is truly my mate - everything I've dreamed of and more. Now that I've chosen to accept him, I crave making it official immediately.
Unfortunately, that remains impossible. Our pack teeters on the edge with our Alpha and Luna missing, and now our Beta has vanished too. Though I serve as the unofficial Beta female, my lack of pack connection renders me powerless to assist.
