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Kai’s POV

I was cooped up in the cozy silence of my study room, lost in the endless pile of packed documents that sprawled over my desk. The faint aroma of old paper lingered in the air, a soothing reminder of the duties I once carried and would soon be passing over.

I have spent years training my daughter, Willow, for this moment and even though she was a female and still lacking a mate, I have no doubt she would do just great. She was focused and ready to lead.

As soon as she returns from her training. I would have her look at the pack agreement and treaties. It was the first step to becoming alpha.

The abrupt knock on the door shattered the stillness, jolting me out of my train of thoughts. “Come in,” I invited, my voice calm, and expecting whoever was behind the closed door.

The door squeaked open, revealing the last person I expected to see—my mother, Luna Emilia, standing at the doorway. She looked frail and pale, her long silver hair cascading over her shoulders.

She smiled we