~ Lucian’s POV

“I was an orphan,” Bella began, her gaze fixed on the ground. “My parents died when I was young, and I didn’t know anything about my family. I was moved from one foster home to another until I was finally adopted by a couple in the pack.”

I leaned closer, my heart aching for her. “That must have been hard for you. What were they like?”

“They seemed nice at first,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. “But as soon as they found out I was a human, things ...