Chapter 190

Aria

We all freeze. The gate keeps moving until it’s completely open, revealing the outside world beyond it.

“We did it!” My dad turns to my mom, his face breaking into the softest smile. He wraps his arms around her and pulls her close, before pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead.

It works. I see it with my own eyes. The gate stands wide open, silver light swirling gently in the air like some ancient force just woke up.

My dad turns to my mom and wraps his arms around her, holding her close. He kisses her forehead softly, like he’s trying to say a hundred things without words.

Then Lola suddenly speaks, her voice low but urgent. She keeps glancing over her shoulder. “You need to go right now. They’ve probably noticed you’re not in the mansion.”

My mom stiffens and turns to her. “What are you saying? You’re coming with us, right?”

Lola gives a small, sad shake of her head. Her eyes don’t quite meet my mom’s. “No… I’m a weak wolf. I