After breakfast, the well-practiced routine kicked in: Elias helping Aiden dress in his school uniform, crisp khakis and a polo embroidered with the Cheyenne Academy logo, while I packed his lunch in his wolf-themed backpack: a turkey sandwich on whole grain bread, fresh apple slices arranged like a fan, carrot sticks for crunch, and a handwritten note tucked inside saying "Love you to the moon and back, be brave today!" Aiden chattered nonstop about his friends, including little Lila, who attended the same shifter-integrated kindergarten program designed to nurture young wolves in a safe environment. "Lila says she's gonna be an alpha like her mommy and organize everything, but I wanna be S-tier like you, Daddy, and lead adventures!"
Elias knelt on the floor to tie Aiden's shoelaces,
