Chapter 121

Third Person

The road back to the Red Moon Pack was fraught with tension for Chassy and Ethan. Uneasiness hung heavy in the air as they sped through the winding paths that led to their home. The anxious thoughts that were echoing in their minds drowned out the rumble of the car's engine.

Xander's call had injected a sense of urgency into their journey. Chassy gripped the steering wheel with a tight resolve, her eyes reflecting a mix of worry and determination. Beside her, Ethan's gaze flitted between his stepmother and the passing scenery, mirroring the concern etched across Chassy's face.

"Mommy C, do you think something's wrong?" Ethan's voice cut through the uneasy silence, and his brows furrowed with worry.

Chassy spared him a fleeting glance, her eyes reflecting a depth of maternal concern. "I don't know, Ethan. Your dad didn't give much detail, but it sounded urgent. We'll find out soon enough."

As the car cut through the cool eve