Chapter 247. Werewolves Strike

Lara barely has time to process the news before Chris storms out of the house, slamming the door behind him. Carter, waiting outside, is startled by the sudden movement. He assumes they must have fought again and tries to stop Chris, but Chris ignores him and walks away.

Chris is furious—furious at the situation, at the school, and, most of all, at Lara for almost leaving him to handle it alone.

When Chris returns with the boys, he is still seething. He finds Lara in the kitchen, her bags packed and ready by the door.

"What the hell were you thinking, sending them to that school?" Chris demands, his voice thick with anger.

“We’ve talked about this, Chris,” Lara turns to face him, her expression tired but resolute. "I was trying to protect them."

"Protect them? By sending them away?" Chris’s voice rises with each word. "They’re our kids, Lara! They need their parents, not some boarding school where they’re treated like