Chapter 143

Adriel's POV

Ever since we arrived, the twins were full of stories from their time at the pack, each word bubbling over with excitement as they recounted their adventures.

Rose and I listened with rapt attention, my heart swelling with pride as they spoke about their newfound friends and the activities they had taken part in. They were growing older with every passing moment.

"Leilani, Lucien, you both have made us so proud," I said, tousling their hair. "You've already started building strong connections within the pack. I'm so proud."

Leilani beamed up at me. "Daddy, we even helped organize a scavenger hunt with the other kids! I wish you were there though."

Lucien chimed in, his eyes shining. "And we learned about tracking from Uncle!"

After promising to give them a big reward, as the evening sky darkened and stars began to twinkle overhead, Rose and I tucked the twins into our bed.

"Goodnight, my little ones," Rose whispered, pressing a kiss to each of their foreheads.

"Sweet dr