âMommy, we missed you a lot.
But Grandpa said you and Dad were dealing with something very important that affected many people.
We didnât want to disturb you, so we begged Grandpa to bring us here.
â
As I glanced at my father, he explained, âAfter you and Caleb left, I needed to keep the kids settled in the Silver Ridge Pack.
I told them you both were busy with important matters.
â
I nodded, acknowledging the situation.
In a way, my father hadnât lied.
He just didnât want to alarm them about the potential danger facing Caleb and me.
Once he made that clear, the two children wouldnât have stayed quiet.
I nodded.
âYouâre right.
â
My father smiled with relief, saying, âYouâve raised the kids well.
Theyâre quite sensible.
Knowing you were busy with something important, they didnât want to disturb you.
But they were worried, and eager to see you.
They kept asking me when they could see you.
â
These two always tugged at my heartstringsâ¦
Tears welled up in my eyes.
I had nearly died on the battlefield.
Thankfully, I survived.
Otherwise, how devastated the kids wouldâve been!
Quietly, I tightened my grip on the childâs hand.
My father added, âIâve been with the Thorn Edge Pack these past days.
The kids were worried, calling to ask about both of you.
They missed you, and I sensed their anxiety.
So, once I knew the battle was over, I took them here.
â
âAh, I see.
â
That was why they arrived so early in the morning.
Caleb joined us after his shower, a happy surprise evident on his face as he saw the children.
Approaching us quickly, he reached out to ruffle the childrenâs hair, his dark green eyes full of warmth.
âYouâre here early! Thatâs wonderful.
â
Turning to my father, Caleb thanked him sincerely.
âMr.
Clarkson, thank you for bringing Elena and Dylan.
I planned to fetch them after the war, to witness Debraâs ascension as Luna of the Thorn Edge Pack.
Your timing saved me some trouble.
â
Upon hearing about my impending role as Luna of the Thorn Edge Pack, my fatherâs expression darkened, a hint of unhappiness crossing his features.
Debraâs POV:
My father glanced at Caleb and whispered, âCaleb, did you think about Debraâs safety and the circumstances when you decided this?â
âYes, I did.
Iâ¦â
Before Caleb could finish, my father cut him off.
In a cold tone, my father stated, âNo, I donât believe you did.
Youâre not even aware of the current situation.
The people from the Thorn Edge Pack have a strong dislike for witches.
They wouldnât even consider allowing a witch to become their Luna.
Isnât that why you and Debra had to leave the Thorn Edge Pack?â
As he spoke, my father raised his voice.