Kael's POV.
I stood frozen in the living room doorway, my heart shattered, Liam's small arms wrapped tight around my legs, his voice bright, calling me "Daddy."
His brown eyes sparkled, his curls bouncing, his happiness so pure it crushed me. My side throbbed, but the pain in my chest was worse, Elijah's death, his blood pooling, his body cold, cutting me deep.
My wolf, Zeus, whined, his sadness heavy, his love for my pack urging me to protect this boy, his mother.
Sonia rushed forward, her dark hair loose, her face pale, pulling Liam away, her voice soft but firm.
"He's the Alpha, Liam, not your daddy," she said, her eyes meeting mine, full of apology, her hands gentle on her son's shoulders.
Liam's face fell, his eyes sad, his lip trembling, and my heart broke more, tears burning, my throat tight.
"It's okay," I said, shaking my head, forcing a smile, my voice shaky.
