Lulu

“I'm coming with you!”

My pace ground to a halt as Scott blocked our path. Caspian had already bared his claws, stepping directly in front of me.

“I won't get in your way. I just want to save my son. Please, Lulu, give me a chance to be the father I ought to be…”

I yanked Caspian’s arm. I didn't speak aloud, but our minds were linked, and I told him I was letting Scott join us.

No special reason—I just figured the more of us there were, the less likely we’d be overwhelmed ...