Chapter 57

Jesse

The setting sun painted the sky in hues of gold and orange as my car sped along the winding road. Impatience gnawed at me as I glanced out of the window, my heart racing with anticipation. I turned my attention to the driver, a friendly tracker with a knowing smile, and asked, "Have we hit Silverfang yet?"

His eyes met mine in the rear-view mirror, the smile on his face widening. "Almost there, Alpha. Just a few more minutes."

I let out a sigh, my fingers tapping restlessly on the armrest. "Should've just run. This car is making this trip endless."

A chuckle rumbled from the driver's throat. His eyes twinkled with amusement, prompting me to ask. “What?”

"Nothing, Alpha, I just know the real reason behind your hurry. You’re anxious to be with your mate, don't you?" Rudolph and I share some closeness like brothers, as he has been with me whenever I had a trip outside the pack. No wonder we are both comfortable in discussing some personal matters like this.

Heat crept up my cheek