“We failed.” Riley's voice was low, his words carrying a weight far heavier than his small frame could manage.
The plans to convince Estela and Killian to keep the family together had made a dent, sure, but not enough to change their minds. Estela had run to her room, tears streaming down her face, and Killian had sent the pups to rest while he tended to her. It wasn’t long before Estela returned, her eyes dry, her expression hardened, and she began preparing dinner as if nothing had happened.
Killian spoke with the kids later, apologized for how they’d discovered everything, and tried to help them manage their feelings. But in the end, nothing had changed.
“What do we do now?” Parker asked, his voice full of uncertainty. The problems the pups faced were piling up, and they were startin
