Chapter 64: Kaelan Will Never Betray Me
(Rowan's POV)
I pouted, crossing my arms. "I'm not a pup anymore, is there anything I can't hear?"
Mom's expression shifted, her gentle demeanor replaced by something more serious. "Rowan, be obedient."
The tone in her voice made me straighten up. I'd rarely heard Mom use that particular inflection - the one that meant business.
"Got it," I muttered, lowering my head.
I slowly got up from the couch, casting one last curious glance at my sister. Sera looked pale, almost nervous.
As I trudged toward the stairs, I heard her tentative voice behind me. "Dad, Mom, what's wrong?"
(Marcus's POV)
Marianne and I exchanged a meaningful look. The weight of what our daughter had just revealed settled heavily between us.
I sighed deeply. "Serap
