THALIA I watched my son run through the wide living room, his laughter echoing off the tall walls as if nothing had happened. It was almost fascinating how fast he had bounced back to his usual attitude, as if he hadn’t been thrown into a battle between two alphas who both claimed him. I was grateful, but also pleasantly surprised. Reagan darted from one end of the house to the other, then slid across the smooth wooden floor in his socks before skidding to a stop near the staircase. His eyes gleamed with excitement, wolf already peeking through his excitement. For once, it was no longer out of fear but just pure excitement and joy at the new environment, away from the place that had traumatized us for the last few months. Rael leaned against one of the boxes stacked near the entranc

