chapter 26(2)

Everly We’ve merged pack training, so both packs now train in the arena every Sunday together. Any rogues that wish to attend also train with them. I attended the last one, and it was odd seeing my father training my son, so similar to the way he taught me. For the most part, life is good. Even Ava is even training, and I can tell it means a lot to Mom that everyone is getting along again. However, pulling up at the baby shop, my mother is just staring out the window as she stops the car. “I should have done this with you last time,” she murmurs, gazing blankly up at the store decorations. I swallow but say nothing. “We failed you,” she adds, and I nod, not knowing what to say. They did, big time. I accepted it and moved on from that, or so I thought. My anxiety says otherwise. For the most part, though, I’ve come to terms with everything and don't see the point of dwelling on things I can't change—it’s in the past. “You're here now. Let's focus on that,” I tell her, but she shakes her