~ Reynard POV ~
I was 13.
I had spent the day with my best friend while my parents were out on their civil duties. Dad was the head of the military – an inspiring and powerful warrior, and Mum was a mentor for youngling werewolves – helping them learn what to expect as they grow and connect with their inner wolf.
My parents were my hope and motivation; they were everything I aspired to be: good, selfless and kind. They did everything to ensure others were comfortable and safe, even me.
That day, they were out much later, together on an important task on behalf of the Alpha. To this day, I still don’t know what the task was.
When evening hit, it was like any other night in the Moonstone pack, full of peace and quiet.
Looking back, I realised how tired they were when they returned h
