Ava's POV
“Dad, can I see Mom tonight?” Jasper asked, his tone softer than usual.
Victor’s answer came without hesitation. “No.”
“But why not?” Jasper pushed. “I’ve been good, stayed home… but that woman isn’t easy to get along with. I don’t like her.”
That woman. I scoffed.
“She saved you,” Victor said flatly.
Silence followed.
The moment I heard Victor’s response, something inside me… stilled.
I let out a quiet breath, shaking my head as my wolf stirred within me. Then I continued downstairs.
My sharp ears caught Jasper’s next words. His voice was softer now. “Dad, when can I see Mom? Does that mean I can’t ever see her again?”
I didn’t stop walking. I didn’t turn.
“We’ll see later,” Victor replied. “She’s busy preparing for her concert at the end of the month. Behave, and I’l
