It was time to face my parents and confron

k home, informing Alpha Leo through h

now that I needed to

, the sound of my parents' hea

ger and frustration. My heart sank, knowing that the

pute. My mother's face was etched with worry, while my fath

ick with tension as I must

esperation. "How could you do this, Alfred? How

th resentment. "She's not like us, Jane. She'

washed over me. Tears welled up in my

hings right, to reassure

oice quivering slightly. "I've come

, her voice trembling. "Sophia, my dear, where

that I didn't choose to be who I am. I never asked for this. But I need you

a werewolf, Sophia. You're a danger to our family and ever

eak me. I had discovered strength within myself, and

't change who I am. I am a werewolf, but I am also your daughter. I

s eyes welled up with tears, her voice filled with a mix of love and pain. "Oh

tween her love for me and her loyalty to my father. I

ed to find my way, to understand who I am. Please

old and distant. "You're not welcome here, Sophia.

ood tall, refusing to let his rejection define me. With a

h sadness and determination. "I will respect your wishes

burden of both sorrow and hope. It was time for me to embark on my jou

washed over me. I would find a way to recon

a mix of emotions swirled within me. I had intentionally avoid

nothing and move on, forgetting about

with a worried expression etched on his face. His eyes widened in sur

"Where have you been? I've been searching for you for days. I went to yo

s evident in his eyes. I knew I couldn't keep hiding the t

h sadness. "We can't continue with ou

y words. "What do you mean, Sophia? I don't care about who

n, it's not about you accepting me. It's about the danger I pose to those

't work that way. I don't care about the danger. I care about you. We can fi

t was for the best. I couldn't risk his safety, and I cou

with sorrow. "A life without constant fear and uncertainty.

ight of my decision. I knew it would hurt him, just as it was b

e crack with emotion. "Sophia, p