Claire’s POV
It wasn’t unusual for me to take the children for a walk, even this close to the border. The border was well-protected, and I also trusted my own abilities against anyone who might dare to actually try to be fool enough to cross it uninvited.
So I was utterly confused and unprepared when I spotted Ivan speaking with some of the warriors assigned to the border, and when he rushed over to the children and me like we had done something wrong.
His face was stern and his arms outstretched like he was trying to shield us from the unknown man at the border. But it was already too late. The man had seen me and the children. Right now, he was looking at Leo with surprise.
“Get the kids back to the pack house,” Ivan said, his voice hard, leaving no room for argument.
I already star
