The revelation about Ignis attacking my children left me in shock. My mind spun as I tried to assimilate what it meant. Ignis, who should have been an ally to Hunter and Zora, had revealed herself as a threat to the pack.
There was still the situation with Cierce and Jeff, who apparently was her destined wolf. Ignis, seeing Cierce as a threat and sensing wolfbane in the food prepared by Zora, acted violently. Did Cierce know that Jeff was involved in the kidnapping?
Holding Cassian's hand, I sought to understand better what happened during the dinner with Ignis.
"What else happened during dinner?" I asked, looking at Cassian, hoping he could provide more details.
Cassian, visibly disturbed, met my gaze and began recounting what he remembered. "The last thing I recall is Ignis throwing a ball of blue energy towards us. It was all very fast, and the next thing I knew, I was here in the pack."
Restlessness grew within me. Ignis had attacked my children, unleashing a mysterious energy on them. However, Cassian's expression did not indicate that he felt it was a malicious attack.
"Did you feel it was an attack?" I inquired, knowing that the answer was crucial to understanding Ignis's intentions.
Cassian pondered for a moment before responding. "No, I didn't feel it was an attack. It was strange... I felt the same sensation I had when we turned into wolves in that place where we were kidnapped."
The revelations only added complexity to the situation. Facing the triplets, I continued the search for answers.
"Do you remember what it was like when you turned into wolves?" I asked, hoping they could provide more details.
Kane shook his head negatively, indicating he had no clear memories.
Dorian smiled lightly before sharing his memories. "I just remember before we turned, a tail appeared on me."
Cassian, adding more information, said, "Before we turned, I heard a female voice."
A sigh escaped my lips. "It was the Moon Goddess. She guided you through the process, protected you."
The triplets exchanged glances, processing the information. It was hard to believe they had faced so many challenges before even reaching the pack.
While they stared at me with curious eyes, ready to ask questions, I prepared to answer with all the honesty I could offer.
"You can ask anything you want," I encouraged, smiling at the three.
Kane was the first to break the silence, expressing his childish curiosity. "Where have you been all this time, Mom? Why didn't you come looking for us? I was scared and missed you so much."
I gently touched Kane's face, seeking to convey security through contact. "I was actually looking for you all the time. I did everything to find you and bring you back home."
Dorian, with his inquisitive gaze, directed his question to a peculiar aspect of our existence. "Why didn't you tell us we werewolves? And about fairies throwing energy balls?"
My smile persisted despite the complexity of the answers that would unfold. "I'm sorry for not telling you earlier. I had my reasons. First, because you were too young to understand the entire universe that surrounds our existence. And second, I wanted to protect you from the threat that eventually found us anyway."
Kane, eager to share his newfound abilities, expressed his excitement. "I can't wait to show my superpowers to my school friends!"
My expression became apprehensive, and I quickly intervened. "Kane, you can't show your superpowers to anyone. We need to keep our truth hidden to protect all of us."
Cassian, the most serious of the three, brought up a deeper question. "I have a question, Mom."
I nodded, indicating that he could proceed. "Of course, Cassian. You can ask."
Cassian fixed his gaze on me and asked what had echoed in his mind. "Why didn't you ever tell us we had a father?"
The seriousness in his eyes struck me deeply, and I took a deep breath before starting to unravel this dark part of the past.
"I never mentioned it because..." I began, pausing for a moment before continuing. "Because I thought it was the best thing to do at that time. Your father is an important figure for the pack, and there were reasons to keep it a secret. But now, maybe it's time to explain better. However, I would like to wait for your father."
Dorian and Kane, eager for more answers, wasted no time. Dorian looked at me with curiosity. "Where is Dad? Mom, do you think he'll like us?"
I responded with a gentle smile. "Your father went to the highest point of the forest to find a seed just to save you. That shows how much he cares about you. So yes, he loves you deeply."
Kane, with the typical innocence of a child, expressed his joy. "So, Dad really likes us?"
I nodded, sharing the excitement of the moment. "Yes, Kane, he likes you a lot."
Kane's excitement was evident as he expressed his expectations. "That's great! I can't wait to play baseball with him."
Dorian, eager for his own activities with his father, added, "And I want him to come back soon to play video games with me."
I smiled gently, agreeing. "I can't wait for him to come back either."
Now, we eagerly awaited the return of Hunter, the father they longed to meet.