Epilogue

Kian

Jaxton called around early, just like he said he would. He hadn’t been able to sleep a wink either. Gia had fallen asleep during the early hours after exhaustion won over and dragged her into the land of dreams. Kellen woke up the same time as I did and helped me to feed the twins. Jax made Blaze some pancakes using bottled water he brought from the Clubhouse. The Clan leaders urged the local businesses to chip in and lend a helping hand. It meant that water and food parcels went out to those who were in dire need of aid, and it surprised us all when the Forest Hills ranger Jeeps drove through the slums distributing handouts. The once forgotten people of the Hills had been remembered, and this united us all under one banner.

“Thanks for breakfast, Uncle Jax,” Blaze said after swallowing the last bite.

Jax ruffled Blaze’s hair. “You’re welcome, Squirt.”

Blaze craned his head back with a huge grin on his face. Gia shuffled into the kitchen at that point and helped herself to some c