Six months later…
He dragged his feet when the day came to leave, stalling as much as possible. Hunter laid out his terms: Wherever she went, he’d be there, no questions asked. But first, they needed to see Lucas. The moment they arrived, the kid sprinted into Chloe’s arms, and she broke down. He looked so much like his father it hurt. Lucas was about 4 years old, human years
“Hi, Hunter,” Lucas said, glancing up. “Thanks for bringing my mom back.”
“Hey, buddy,” Hunter replied, ruffling his hair. “Wish you could come with us. Just hang tight a little longer, okay?”
“I know,” Lucas said with a shrug. “The elder already told me. Mom, look at this!” In a flash, he shifted into a sleek black cat, his bright eyes blinking up at her.
Chloe crumpled, sobbing again. Nwa.“Liam,” she whispered
