Chapter 47
Chapter 47
Astrid’s POV
Alex and I were the first ones to arrive in the office, but my mind was anywhere but on the spreadsheets in front of me. I was worried about Astrid. Was she fitting in with the pack? Rebecca was there, which eased my mind a little, but I still felt a knot of anxiety in my stomach.
I knew Rebecca had put together a welcome party for Astrid. The thought was sweet, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that it might be too much, too soon. Astrid was still so fragile, and I didn’t want her to feel overwhelmed.
The morning crawled by with agonizing slowness. I tried to focus on work, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Astrid. Was she smiling? Was she laughing? Was she feeling accepted?
Finally, I couldn’t take it anymore. I had to see her. I had to know she was okay.
I stood up from my desk, grabbing my jacket. Alex looked up, a question in his eyes.
"I’m leaving," I said, my voice firm. "I need to check on Astrid."
Alex nodded, understandingly. He knew how much Astrid meant to me. He had someone like that also. He wouldn’t try to stop me, especially given the urgency around solidifying Astrid’s place with the pack.
"Alright," Alex said. "Let’s go. I can wrap things up here later."
I managed a grateful smile. "Thanks, man," I said. "I appreciate it."