The moment the pack's iron gates came into view, they slid open before Ellie's car even reached them. The security wolves standing guard stepped aside immediately, heads dipping in acknowledgment. The car turned into the wide driveway and pulled to a smooth stop in front of the Pack's mansion.
Ellie parked beside the stone walkway and turned off the engine. The silence that followed felt heavy, almost unnatural after the long drive. He exhaled slowly, his expression unreadable as he turned toward the others.
"Hey, Jason," he said, voice low but firm. "Can you guys help Rhea settle in? I need to speak with the Alpha."
Both omegas nodded at once, their usual easy smiles replaced by seriousness. Even Rhea stayed quiet, her hand still on the door handle. Something in Ellie's tone, or maybe in his eyes, told her now wasn't the time to make some funny remarks. She'd never seen him look this sharp, this guarded.
