The answer echoed in my ears, and the duality of my emotions manifested. On one hand, the possibility of returning to the pack filled me with warmth, knowing I would be close to the triplets, but on the other hand, the prospect of living in the shadow of the family Hunter would build with Zora was overwhelming.

“You know I won't stay away from my children,” I asserted, my voice firm but marked by anguish. “But I don't know if I can bear to see you and Zora as the perfect family ...