Chapter 5 TRUTHS THAT BURN

Ty’s POV I woke up with a fire humming in my veins. Refreshed. Rested. Alive in a way I hadn’t felt in years. For once, the ghosts didn’t follow me into the morning. I rolled out of bed, freshened up quickly, and padded downstairs. The scent hit me like a warm memory—bacon, eggs, buttery toast, and something sweet baking in the oven. Home. “Good morning, Ty!” Dy called out from the kitchen, flipping pancakes like a culinary god. “Morning,” I replied, inhaling deeply. “Smells criminally good in here.” “Slept well?” Dad asked while he and Tyra set the table with synchronized ease. “I think I missed my bed more than I missed the brownies,” I joked as I slid into my chair. Dad gave me an amused look. Then Dy dropped the bomb. “Son, Tyson and Tyra are coming with me to Green Moss Pack for the week. Alpha Talon’s headed out on business, so I’ll be taking charge while he’s away.” “Just don’t burn the house down while we’re gone,” he added with a pointed grin. Ah. So that’s where this is going