Danielle's POV
As we pulled up to the pack territory, I noticed dad's car pulling up to the cottage with the twins. The sight of them brought a mixture of relief and apprehension. The drive back had been quiet, the tension between us palpable, hanging heavy in the air like a thick fog.
I glanced over at Luke, his expression unreadable as he navigated the car through the familiar terrain. There was so much left unsaid between us, words lingering on the tip of my tongue, yet unable to find their way out.
As we parked the car, I took a deep breath, trying to shake off the unease that had settled over me during the drive.
As we stepped out of the car, Edward greeted us with a warm smile. "Hey, kiddos," he said, his voice tinged with affection. "The little angels were as good as gold, as us
