[Ian]
When it was time for me to leave, I gave each of the kids a hug. They were happy my job was keeping me home right now, but didn’t like that I was leaving every night. This was important for more than just the safety of my family.
The rogue wolf I was hunting had several bounties on his head. All together, they would total over a million dollars. Splitting that with another hunter would still leave my family well off enough for a couple years. It would mean no scrimping or saving. It would mean everyone always having warm clothes and enough to eat.
Jaden and Fern were waiting at the door as the kids wandered back to their rooms. Fern had a steely look in her eyes. When I wasn’t home, she was in charge. She took her responsibility as seriously as I did.
“Be careful, Alpha,” Jaden w
