When he returned, he always looked exhausted, as if completely drained.
I asked where he had been. He said he was meeting friends. Sometimes he said he went hunting.
When I asked where the prey was, he said he’d given it away.
When he couldn’t find an excuse, he sighed and said, “I raised Torin with my own hands. He’s never been away from me for so long. I can’t stop missing him.” After a pause, he added, “If I don’t keep busy, I’ll break down.”
He really didn’t know I could see through the mind-link. I knew he was with Elora.
I ignored the scent of her bluebell perfume on him. I smiled and comforted him. “Torin will be back soon. When he returns, our family will be reunited.”
Damon smiled faintly. His voice was low. “Yes… very soon, the three of us will be together again.”
Four years later, Torin returned from his studies in the allied pack.
Elora, who we hadn’t seen in a long time, came over early in the morning, just like before. She joined Damon and me to pick up our son.
The moment they saw Torin, Elora and Damon couldn’t hold back. They rushed forward, holding him tightly, ignoring everyone else.
The three of them cried together.
After they finished pouring out their emotions, Torin walked straight to me.
“Mom, I’m back,” he said bluntly, “When will you hold the Alpha succession ceremony?”
Seeing his eager expression, I smiled gently. “Come. I’ve already prepared the ceremony. Soon, in front of everyone, I will hand everything over to you.”
