Annalise’s POV Holding my children to my chest, a shiver rolls down my spine while I watch the man who was once my mate walk away as two guards escort him from the building like an honored guest. Of all the people to find watching my children practice, he is the last one I’d expect. “Luna, I’m so sorry,” Kane’s Beta, Jayson, steps forward, his pale face red with embarrassment. “Samantha called, and the children were training with our best guards. I thought they’d be safe. But that’s no excuse,” He bows his head, revealing his neck as he adds, “Please feel free to punish me as you see fit.” “Jayson, please calm yourself,” placing a hand on his shoulder, forgiving my friend. He was one of the first wolves to welcome me into the pack, and as the mate and husband of my best friend, he has

