“We are,” Feidhelm said when the Weres had quieted again. “There’s a good portion of us who didn’t know what was happening or were too low in power to do anything about it. But we’ll need you at home for more of the time.”

That was reasonable and not a huge surprise. What do you think? I asked Donovan.

This is my home. I can’t abandon them. Not when they’re asking for my help.

Then I’ll support you. We’ll fix this pack and make this our home.

He gripped my hand. I’ll talk to Sebastian about how to leave the Seven.

I’m sorry.

No. It’s for the best. It’s time for me to come home again. Maybe even start a family.

Don’t get ahead of yourself, buddy. I needed a while before I was ready for any of that.

Ready?

Yeah. This was it. I blew out a breath. My family was here, standing together. Max gave me a nod of approval. Miles looked a little sad, but he still smiled at me when I caught his gaze. I’d be giving up my family and my home pack.

I turned to my friends. Tessa gave me a thumbs-up. I’d talked it over with her. She wasn’t sure what was going to happen with St. Ailbe’s anyway. It wasn’t a safe spot for the school now, and with Dastien already graduated, and a few other developments… She might not be there anymore either.

Everything was about to change.

Life was unpredictable and every time I thought I had it figured out, it went crazy. But I was getting used to it. I might be moving on from one life, but I was gaining a whole lot. Especially my mate. There was something terrifying yet exhilarating about starting a new chapter in life.

Donovan was my true mate, my perfect complement, and I was ready to start our journey together. Let’s do this.

“I’ll be your Alpha full time with my true mate, Meredith Murry, by my side.”

Meredith Murry? That sounded… Perfect.

“We welcome her with open arms and open hearts.” The pack said the traditional words in unison, approving me as their pack’s mate.

Feidhelm stepped up and handed me a crystal goblet. It held a drop of blood from every member of the pack, plus a good dose of Donovan’s blood and some other magic stuff that would join me to the Irish pack. This part had to be done before Donovan and I could finish our bond.

The goblet shook as I brought it to my lips. “Bottoms up.” I drank the mixture down in one gulp.