"I'm glad you're finally coming around," he said with a relieved smile. "Once Ravenna has the pup, I'll give it back. Don't worry. Your place in this pack isn't going anywhere."
So he did remember what the token stood for.
"I don't care if she never gives it back," I said quietly. "I just need you to sign this."
I turned and walked upstairs.
A minute later, I came back down with the Bond Severance Writ in hand, already flipped to the page where his signature was needed.
"There's no need to be upset," he said softly, like he was trying to soothe me. "Ravenna's not going to keep it forever. Like I said, I'll return it once she has the pup."
He signed the writ without even glancing at it.
As soon as I held the signed Bond Severance Writ in my hands, the storm inside me quieted. I never expected it would be this easy. My wolf lay still for the first time in days, not relieved exactly, but no longer fighting.
Alaric gave me a small smile. "I know I haven't been there for you these past few moon cycles. Go ahead and buy whatever you want. I'll take care of the bill."
So that's why he was so quick to sign. He thought this was just me angling for a shopping spree.