HAILEY
The full moon bathed everything in a pale silver glow -every leaf, every blade of grass, every single ache in my chest. It felt like the whole forest was holding its breath, aware of what was about to happen. The pack’s usual murmurs faded into a reverent hush. Not even the wind dared to speak.
Isaiah’s prophecy had been clear: Tonight, you give your children to their fate.
I clutched Jaden to my chest, arms trembling with the weight of it all of him. He looked up at me, innocent and trusting, his golden eyes shining with curiosity. They mirrored mine, but deeper, older, touched by something ancient I couldn’t protect him from. I kissed his hair and inhaled his scent, trying to imprint it into my soul.
Next to me, Ryan walked with Jermaine cradled in his arms. Our son was alrea
