Kai’s POV:
Ryker and I haven’t seen Ari for a few days. We took her for a walk in the forest behind our house the last time we saw her. The days are dwindling as we wait for her answer, but we are trying to respect that she needs time to process everything. I sit outside as the sun rises this morning, sipping coffee as my mind races, wondering how she is. The door creaks open, breaking the silence of the morning, and I look back as Ryker, our Dad, and Mom walk outside. Our Dad, Alpha Arden, looks pissed. His eyes are dark, and his jaw is clenched tight as they walk over.
“You have some explaining to do,” he roars—his eyes pacing between Ryker and me.
Our Mom places her hand on his shoulder, and he peeks over at her. “News travels fast,” Ryker says through an eye roll.
“That’s enough,
