Hey Thomas!

  We arrived, I wanted to write to you as fast as I could.

  The trip on the train took forever, three days on a train is way too long.

  It’s warm here. Compared to the north, it’s like a furnace. There’s a beach, at least. And a forest.

  We’re engaged! I’ll send you an invite for the wedding when we have a date.

  Apparently Vela wants to have a private wedding, with just the two of us. I would’ve wanted you to be my best man. And it would’ve been a good excuse to come visit.

  But, sorry, I guess we can’t do that.

  We’re married.

  Apparently I’m supposed to be the alpha of a pack here? She hadn’t mentioned that before. In the two years she had to do so!

  Not sure how to feel about that.

  I’m going to be a dad!

  I’m a father now. I can’t believe it, to be honest. I have a little boy, his name is Fallon. I’d love for you to meet him.

  A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation.

  You’re having a kid, too? I didn’t know you had a partner? Or was it accidental? Didn’t think you’d be the type for that, honestly. No shame, though. Are you excited?

  Congratulations! Good luck with the upcoming months of sleepless nights. We should definitely have our boys meet some day.

  Happy birthday!

  I saw this book in the store and it reminded me of you. Cute and sweet with a darker undertone.

  I’m not sure how your taste has changed over the years, but I hope you like it.

  By the way you’re complaining about her, maybe you should leave? Or kick her out, rather. It’s your house.

  (Might sound a bit hypocritical of me, I know.)

  Holy shit, she pushed you down the stairs?! You kicked her out now, right?

  Other than your knee, are you okay?

  I want to visit (it’s been twenty years, oh my god. Time flies.) But there are internal issues with the pack, I can’t leave. I’m sorry.

  Fallon has a girlfriend, now. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if it was ever gonna happen. Which would’ve been fine, if he had no interest in that.

  You know, you’re right. I should seriously consider leaving. Fallon’s an adult now, he could choose for himself where he wants to stay. Which is most likely with me, him and Vela aren’t very close.

  The plan will be on hold for a while. There are huge problems with another pack. Might be dangerous. Or that might be exactly why I should leave now. But I can’t leave everyone else to fend for themselves.

  I’m not sure what I’m going to do, but I might not have a lot of time to write to you over the next few

  Barry?

  Sorry, I know you said you wouldn’t have much time to write for a while, but it’s been over a week. Are you okay? I’m a little worried.

  Hey, I don’t mean to be pushy, but it’s been several weeks now. If you don’t have time to write a whole letter, could you send me a little note to let me know you’re alright?

  Okay, it’s been over a month. I’m seriously concerned now. Let me know you’re okay, at least. Please. Leaving me to worry like this isn’t a nice thing to do to your friend, you know?

  At this point, it feels like you’re deliberately ignoring me. If you’ve gotten tired of me or something, at least let me know!

  Seriously, anyone who’s getting these, let me know if he’s okay!

  Barry, please! Where are you?

  Barry!