Not long after Michael and Mateo made their way out, Lily and Mel came in. Lily immediately went to her son and daughter, hugging them tightly. “We’re okay, mom. It’s over.” Alani told her. Lily looked at her, then at Mel. Alani and Ethan looked at their father, wondering about the shared look between their parents.
“What’s going on dad?” Ethan asked. Mel sighed, his face frustrated. “Mel, you have to tell them,” Lily urged him. Kade came next to Alani, sensing that what was going to be said was going to be heavy. “Long before I met your mother, back in my early teenage years, I was-“ he paused, anxiously glancing at Kade. “I was pack.” Alani’s eyes widened, and Ethan cursed. “What, dad? How were you pack? Where’s our pack, what happened?” Alani fired off. Mel looked sick. He looked anxi
