Asher squeezed my hand. “Whatever you choose, I’m with you. Always.”
I took a deep breath. “I don’t even know what I want yet. I’ve spent years surviving someone else’s story. I need time to figure out mine.”
Lupa nodded. “I understand. Take as much time as you need. But you should know… the bond you carry is rare. It’s strong. And if you go back to Eclipse, if you ever go back… the pack there will recognize you as family. Even if I don’t know if they’ll welcome you immediately, your bloodline gives you a place.”
I let that sink in. Bloodline, family, power. All of it felt heavy, but it also felt… grounding. Finally, something I could understand, something I could grasp after years of lies and confusion.
Arlo, who had been quietly observing us from the corner, spoke up. “Do you… mean t
