Isla’s POV

My mother?

Her presence surprised me, as I hadn't expected to see her here. There was a mix of emotions swirling within me - a combination of joy, anxiety, and uncertainty. It had been so long since I had last seen her, and our relationship had been complicated.

"M-Mother," I stammered, my eyes darting between her and the pack doctor, unsure how to react. "Wh-what are you doing here?"

A soft smile played on her lips as she stepped further into the room. "I heard of your triumph, Isla," she replied, her voice carrying a note of tenderness I hadn't heard in years. "I couldn't stay away any...