#Chapter 49: Debts

Aria’s POV “My life has been wonderful enough,” Caleb continued. “I was honored to give everything for the security and fortune of my pack, but I am an old man. I’m done fighting now. This body is giving up on me and I want to listen to and respect what it’s saying.” “I understand,” I told him, and he offered me a small, warm smile. “I don’t,” Montgomery said. Coming closer, he took his father’s hand. “Dad –” “Montgomery, it is past time I go to the embrace of the goddess,” Caleb told his son. “I’d like to see your mother again.” Tears started to well in Montgomery’s eyes. I had thought he only wanted to extend his father’s life for his own financial gain. Looking at him now, he seemed like a small child, frightened and unsure. “It’s going to be okay,” Caleb said. “This is what I want.” Montgomery looked up at me then, and our eyes met. Gone was the hatred and distrust within him as he looked at me. Instead, he almost seemed grateful. He spoke, still looking at me, though