Chapter 171

Emily’s POV

The convoy stretched across the mountain roads, a long line of black SUVs flanked by escort wolves and armed guards riding ahead and behind us. Alpha King security. I still wasn’t fully used to that part.

Nathan sat beside me in the backseat, one hand resting on my thigh while the other held the map spread across his lap. Even now, weeks after the war, he still studied the territory routes like he expected another attack any second.

I rested my head lightly against the glass, watching the forests blur past outside. Then, familiar landmarks began appearing between the trees.

My old pack. My old home. Or what used to be one.

Nathan noticed the change in my posture. “You okay?”

I nodded softly. “Just weird.”

The gates finally appeared ahead.

The vehicles rolled through slowly, and wolves across the territory stopped what they were doing to stare. Some bowed when they recognized Nathan's SUV. Others stared direc