Chapter 24

Oliver's POV The sight always filled me with quiet joy. It reminded me that one day, I might have a family of my own with my mate. Jeff and Jayla rushed across the room and threw their arms around me. I crouched to return their hugs, smiling at their energy. At just over five years old, they were already remarkably strong hybrids of both wolf and vampire blood. They were growing fast, in strength and in spirit. Henry was carrying Regan, their three-year-old, while Joan held their youngest, Anna, who had recently turned one. The two little ones were full vampires, unlike their older siblings. Together, they made a beautiful family. I had envied that love for years. Henry and Joan shared a bond I had longed to find for myself. Time and again, I had hoped to meet my mate and start a family of my own, only to be left disappointed. But watching them now, I couldn’t help dreaming again. I wanted a home filled with warmth and laughter, like the one Henry had built for his family. We had the r