HANNAH’S POVThe weight in my chest felt like a stone, dragging with each step I took toward the pack nursery. Jackson’s warmth against me was the only thing keeping me grounded, his tiny breaths steady and reassuring. I turned the corner, lost in thought, and nearly collided with Coby.He froze, his sharp eyes widening for a split second before they dropped to Jackson. Something flickered in his gaze—longing, regret, maybe even guilt. I couldn’t tell.“Can I hold him?” he asked, his voice low, almost hesitant.I hesitated, my arms tightening instinctively around Jackson. But then, I nodded, carefully shifting him into Coby’s arms. The moment Jackson settled against him, Coby’s expression softened, the hard edges of his face melting into something tender. He brushed a finger over Jackson’s cheek, and for a second, I saw it—the ghost of the man I once thought I knew.A group of pack women passed by, their voices a murmur of respect.“Good morning, Luna,” one said, bowing her head sligh
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