Colette underwent a checkup at the hospital, where pack-wide healers confirmed she was fine. Still, she sobbed and clutched at her chest, clinging to Charles like a lifeline.
"Charles, my heart hurts," she whimpered, her lips brushing his neck, seemingly by accident. "My legs are too weak to walk."
"Daddy, Colette's just scared!" Adrian piped up. "You're a strong wolf—you've gotta protect her!"
"Yeah, don't cry, Colette," Ivy added, her voice sweet. "I'll stay with you and keep you safe too."
Hearing his pups' pleas, Charles's resolve softened. Colette had been through hell since returning to Ferralon Town, targeted by Isabel's relentless schemes. He gave in, scooping her up in his arms.
Surrounded by Charles and the pups, Colette was carried back to the lavish Favalon-style estate he
