I was standing next to Hunter at the gas station, trying to absorb the information that had just been revealed. Ignis was taking my children to the pack. The shock reflected in my eyes, and my heart throbbed with a mix of hope and apprehension.

“Are you sure about this?” I asked Hunter, seeking validation for the news that seemed too good to be true.

Hunter nodded determinedly. “Zora spoke on the phone. Ignis is taking the kids to the pack.”

A nervous smile formed ...