I hadn’t planned for this.
One minute I was curled up in Wolf’s office, trying to breathe through the nerves of being back in the Clubhouse. The next, the door opened—and they walked in.
My parents. My brothers.
I froze. My heart slammed against my ribs, and for a second, I thought I might pass out. But then Mama’s eyes met mine—soft, wet, and full of something I hadn’t seen in a long time.
Love.
She reached for me, and I didn’t hesitate. I stepped into her arms, and then into Papa’s. His hold was tight, like he was afraid I’d vanish if he let go. I didn’t know what to say. I didn’t know if I could say anything.
But I didn’t have to. Not yet.
Then Matteo’s voice cut through the quiet.
“You knew she was here?” he snapped, eyes locked on Wolf.
Wolf didn’t flinch. “She’s been here tw
