“You’ll call me if you need anything?” Max gripped Evan’s shoulder tightly.
Evan’s throat tightened. “Of course, Dad.”
Max frowned. “Don’t ‘of course’ me. I want to know how you’re doing. You’re my son, no matter what.”
Evan nodded. “I hear you.”
It had taken a lot of convincing to get his parents to leave. After the attack, Max had been determined to stay longer, but Evan knew it wasn’t safe for them here. He had explained it as calmly as he could until it was his mother who finally relented.
“I don’t want to be a weakness for you, Ev,” she had whispered, holding his hand. “I’ll go if you’re that worried.”
He also knew his father needed to get back to Red Moon to handle the alliance issues with Pine Valley. Max had mentioned them several times during his stay. The Alpha at Red Moon
