The sincerity in the children’s words brought me to the brink of tears.


    Warmth enveloped me.


    Perhaps it was true what my mother said.


    Perhaps my life would not be an easy one.


    However, I believed that whatever I faced would be worth it for my two beautiful children and a husband who loved me dearly.


    Caleb chose that moment to emerge from the kitchen with a te in his hand.


    He smiled when he saw me awake.


    Softly, he said, “Honey, could you take the children to go wash their hands? Dinner is ready.


    ”


    Caleb, who had always appeared cold and reserved, now had on an apron and was cooking for me.


    I couldn’t help but smile at this.


    After dinner, I had some free time, which was a rare urrence.


    I spent the time ying with the children as we explored the vi together.


    It waste when I decided to bring our fun time to an end.


    “It’s time to go to bed.


    You both have school tomorrow.


    You’ll be tired tomorrow if you stay up toote.


    ”


    “Okay, Mommy.Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    The children returned to their room to sleep reluctantly.


    Debra’s POV:


    After lulling the children into dreand, Caleb and I retreated to our room.


    Nestled in the embrace of the plush bed, we shared a moment, our hearts harmonizing in the silence of the night, a tranquil symphony of two souls intertwined.


    Perhaps it was the nap I stole earlier that kept my energy Levels soaring, banishing any hint of drowsiness from my being.


    Spying my newfound vigor, Caleb couldn’t suppress a chuckle.


    His Lips grazed my forehead tenderly before he inquired, “Not feeling sleepy, are you?”


    My head moved in a gentle denial against the pillow.


    Caleb’s sigh resonated with a mix of amusement and concern as he coaxed me, “Darling, promise me you won’t push yourself too hard next time.


    Your well-being means the world to me.


    As crucial as Gale’s situation may be, your health takes precedence.


    ”


    His genuine worry melted any resistance I might have had, and I acquiesced with a nod.


    “Alright, I hear you.


    ”


    The silence between us stretched,fortable and familiar, until I couldn’t contain the revtions of the day any longer.


    “Caleb, I stumbled upon some intriguing leads regarding Gale.


    And it has something to do with the Thorn Edge Pack.


    ”


    “Intriguing,” Caleb responded, his interest piqued.


    “What have you unearthed?”


    “My mother once helped a witch named Cami.


    She helped my mother flee the clutches of the Silver Ridge Pack.


    My father apprehended her, condemning her to captivity.


    Until this very day.


    Cami divulged that Wilma, who coborated with Rick before betraying him, was a supreme witch.


    And Gale reminded Cami of Wilma—-a testament to her potential as another supreme witch.


    ”


    “Are they both supreme witches?” Caleb’s eyebrows shot up in surprise.


    “Yes,” I replied solemnly.


    “My earlier suspicion seems almost certain now.


    Gale is tied to Wilma.


    Chances are, Gale is her descendant.


    ”


    As I thought about this, a tinge of sadness crept over me.


    If my conjecture was correct, then the feud between Rick and Wilma paled inparison.


    The grudge had been passed down through generations, and it seemed Gale was poised to reignite that ancient conflict.