====chapterContent Lucy's point of view Standing outside the old Rita hut, I waited patiently for the return of Alex and my two boys, Liam and Blake. It was that time of day when they usually came back from their hunting expedition. My gaze remained fixed on the road that connected our pack to the sprawling forest. Over time, my son had grown into a cheerful young man, albeit with a touch of arrogance and mischievousness. This transformation was, in part, a result of the indulgence he received from Susie, me, and everyone else in the pack. It seemed like my son's charming demeanor and cuteness endeared him to others, leading to an abundance of attention and pampering. As I kept my eyes on the road, I noticed the familiar figures of Alex and the boys approaching, their cheerful demean

