I took a deep breath. I knew father wasn't exactly happy. But I did not want to be dragged to pack territory. And I would not be forced to live there. "I'm sorry, father. But I need to live outside. I don't want to get caught up in pack politics. I want to be able to have whoever I want in my house."<br/><br/>I stopped talking and took a deep breath. I was starting to feel restless. Like something was really wrong. The sudden urge to go back made me touch father's arm. "Father, please, let me out. I have to go back. Forgot something important."