Chapter 101

I took a deep breath and met Caleb’s eyes, steady despite the flutter of nerves in my chest.

“Caleb,” I said softly but firmly, “I want to visit my father.”

The words seemed to hang in the air longer than I expected. His expression froze for a moment, a mixture of surprise and caution flashing across his features. I could almost see him calculating the risks, weighing every possibility in that silent pause.

“You… you want to visit Alpha Summer?” he asked finally, ...