Claire's POV
By the time night came, I was exhausted. There had been too many emotions, too many surprises. It had just been too much. I'd basically been a zombie during my patrol shift. I just wanted to cuddle Nova and sleep.
However, Nova had other plans. As soon as I walked into her room, she pounced on me. “Mama, was that man that came to pick up Leo really my dad?”
I inwardly groaned. As much as I loved my daughter, her curiosity would be the death of me. The bed was only a few feet away, mocking me with how close it was.
“You saw him?”
“Yeah, I was watching out the window since you told me I couldn't leave the room.” Of course she was. I should have known better. Maybe I should have stuffed her into a closet instead.
“Yes, little wolf. That was your dad.” I didn't r
