MRS LAUREN'S SECRET

The quiet of the night settled over the pack lands like a thick blanket. The stars blinked dimly in the vast sky as the cool air flowed through the open window of Mrs. Lauren's study. She sat at her desk, fingers gently brushing over a set of blueprints, her mind consumed with worry and determination. The plans in front of her weren’t just for a house, they were for a refuge, a sanctuary for her family.

Damien’s recent struggles and the constant looming threats had pushed her into action. The whispers in the pack were growing louder, and while she had always prided herself on being able to shield her son, the birth of his child with Elena, a child who carried unimaginable potential brought a fear she couldn’t ignore.

The scratching of her pen filled the room as she made notes on the margins of the plans. It was a modest house, hidden deep in the forest, far beyond the reach of any who might seek to harm them. It would be their escape, a place where Elena could raise her child in peace