Nothing Lasts Forever

She said that before she'd joined her pack, she had spent a lot of time just trying to survive. She said it had been lonely, and boring, which was something Alarik totally understood. That's where he was right now. He listened with interest as Faine told him about her life as a pack member, looking out for others and having them look out for her. It was like a family, really. And that's what Alarik was missing in his life.

"Yeah... you know, after this, I think I'll go back," he said. "I've made up my mind. Being in that pack with my brother is what I want. It's what I've been missing, that sense of family and community. And that sense of purpose."