12
Lydia, Malia, Allison, Derek, Isaac, Kira, Liam, Hayden, me. Maybe Mason? I don't think Scott ever counted the twins or Corey. I hope he never counted Theo.
That's eleven members of Scott's pack. We're scattered and Allison is gone, but Scott can count on us who are left when he needs us. Now there's the new guy, an insecure omega. He doesn't know where he belongs in all this. He doesn't know what he can do for the pack. I wish I could be around for him, because I actually know what that feels like. What was a human supposed to do about everything that was going on? Somehow, I made it because it's Scott and me.
Alec shouldn't feel pressured, but it's okay to be scared. He doesn't need to prove anything, but it's okay to be uncertain. Scott's become a better judge of character lately, kind of. Maybe. I think Alec just needs to be himself.
From Scott's oldest friend to his newest, welcome to the pack, number twelve. It's not going to be easy, but if you don't give up, you'll find your place. Lean on your packmates when it's hard. That's one of the reasons why we're there.