After saying hello to Nate, Caiden returned inside the home. It was a somber vibe. Kamara felt a deep melancholy wash over her.

Caiden approached the youngsters' sleeping quarters cautiously and roused them from their slumber. The four boys, still sleepy, struggled to figure out why Caiden had awakened them up so early.

"Daddy, are we going to begin training again today?"

With a smile, Caiden remarked, "Not today, Noah." Swiftly rising from his nap, Sterling took a seat in front of his dad on the bed. He was aware that something was off. "I must return to the pack,"

"Dad, can we accompany you?" With eagerness, Sterling enquired.

Sterling's...