Maliyla's POV
As soon as I found out my parents were coming to Crystal Blood, I was all kinds of f****d up. It had been months since I had seen or heard from them. I was torn between the longing for a reunion and the fear of facing the painful memories and unresolved issues that my parents represented. The thought of seeing them again stirred up a mix of excitement, anxiety, and apprehension, leaving me in a state of emotional turmoil.
"Maliyla," Hathor's voice echoed in my head.
"Perfect timing," I said, stepping into the shower and letting the hot water run over my aching body. I was physically and emotionally exhausted after spending so long in wolf form, fighting and throwing all of my power into it. Even though Hathor took all the hits, my body still hurt from them.
"You seem lone
