They still had some time in the car before their arrival and Jane hoped to hear from Adair before they were out of service. Jane's heart sank as her father, Laurenter, revealed the truth she had longed to know for years. The weight of his words hung in the air, making everything feel heavy and uncertain. She had always wondered about her mother's absence, feeling a deep ache in her soul, but now the truth had been laid bare before her. Tears welled up in Jane's eyes as she tried to process the enormity of what her father had just revealed. Her mother, a werewolf, murdered for reasons unknown. The realization hit her like a tidal wave, crashing over her and leaving her gasping for breath. The image of her mother, a strong and loving figure in her memories, now tainted by the cruel fate sh

