"Hello, sons," Marcus said with a voice that no longer sounded fully human. "Daddy's home." Kael stepped forward, his silver eyes blazing with anger. "You're not our father anymore." Marcus laughed, a sound like breaking glass. "Oh, but I am. And I've brought a friend to meet the family." Thorne smiled, showing fangs that gleamed in the cave's mystical light. "Such a touching meeting. Too bad it will be the last one." "The children," Elara ordered, her power crackling around her like silver lightning. "Where are they?" "Safe," Thorne answered smoothly. "For now. But their safety relies on your cooperation, little Luna." "Don't listen to him," Ronan growled, going to Elara's side. "Actually, you should," Marcus said, his green-glowing eyes fixed on his boys. "Because I'm about to make this very simple for everyone." He raised his hand, and dark energy shot toward the pack members.