Valencia took a seat at the table, her gaze drifting to her mother. “So, can you tell me why my eyes are purple now?” she asked quietly, her voice thick with confusion. Maximus, standing nearby, took Alaric from her mother’s arms and came to stand behind her. Valencia glanced at Griffin, noticing he hadn't spoken to her since he seen her at the Adams house. She frowned and asked, “Are you afraid of me now?”
Griffin grinned, his usual sarcasm slipping easily into place. “Afraid of you? Nah. You only broke a she-wolf’s back,” he teased, his tone light but his words biting. Valencia lowered her gaze to the table, the weight of her actions settling heavily on her.
Her mother cleared her throat, pulling Valencia’s attention back. “Valen,” she began gently, “it seems you’ve come into your ma
