#Chapter 442 – Party Guests

When Jackson and I come out of my room a little while later, in fresh soft clothes and all cleaned up, the party is in full swing. I laugh to see my family so heartily celebrating my homecoming, and my newly mated status, and Jackson’s addition to the family, and the end of the war. But still, my wolf howls a little when it becomes immediately apparent that one little thunder cloud isn’t here, lurking in the corner and glaring around at everyone, pretending not to have any fun at all. I sigh, leaning against Jacks and taking a long sip of my wine. He tightens his arm around my shoulder, looking down at me. “You okay?” “Yeah,” I say on a soft sigh, my eyes still moving over my wonderful, happy family. “Just…missing Junie. Wishing she was here.” He hums his understanding and tightens his arm, sending a great deal of warmth and love and support down the bond. I smile up at him, truly appreciating that he doesn’t try to convince me not to be sad or worried for her. He just hears m