-Hope- “No!” Hunter exclaimed quickly and dismissively. “Come on, Hunter!” Angela urged. We were all seated in front of Hunter in his office. Harper, Angela, and I, with Archer standing close by, not looking happy. Elijah was with his own pack, and Phoenix was still absent. “You need it! All of you do!” Angela insisted. “It’s a no, love!” Hunter stated firmly. “Archer!” Harper interjected, standing up, placing her hands on her hips, radiating authority. “No! It isn’t happening, sweetness,” Archer replied. “Exactly,” Hunter affirmed. “You have unresolved trauma. All of you do! How can you just forget what your parents and brother did to you?!” Angela pressed. Hunter shrugged. “I got over it, found you, and now I have two sons. I couldn’t be happier,” he said, his tone suggesting

