He nodded, his expression softening, as if a weight had lifted from both our shoulders. My heart felt lighter with the promise of a new beginning, free from the bonds of betrayal that had held me captive for so long.
But just as the room settled, the door opened, and a cold silence fell as Cale strode in, his face a mask of shock and anger. His eyes darted between Jaxon and me, and then to the small form in my arms. The raw emotion in his gaze sharpened as he looked at my son, and the unspoken truth settled over him: this was my son, our son.
Jaxon’s stance shifted beside me, his presence strong, unyielding. He wouldn’t let Cale overstep, and I knew I no longer stood alone.
I looked at Cale, my voice firm, steady as I spoke. “There’s nothing for you here, Cale. I’ve made my choice. My son and I will leave the pack and go back to Moon Gazer Pack. We’re done.”
