Caden's mind whirled as he navigated his car through the throng of reporters still camped outside the orphanage gates. Their shouts and camera flashes faded into the background as he replayed the events of the past few hours in his head.
He had made a promise to Lyra, committed himself to protecting her and the children. The weight of that commitment settled heavily on his shoulders as he drove, a mix of determination and trepidation churning in his gut. He had seen Nate's power firsthand, witnessed the fear and vulnerability in the children's eyes during the Seeker raid. There was no turning back now.
As the orphanage receded in his rearview mirror, Caden's thoughts turned to the task ahead. He needed to convince his family, to bring Eóin and Nyree into this delicate dance of secrets an
