Matthew POV“You look so grown up,” my mother says, wiping a tear from her cheek as she pushes a lock of stray hair from my forehead. “So strong.” “Of course he’s strong, Tessa. He’s our child, after all,” my father says proudly. He wraps an arm around my shoulders. “It’s good to see you, son.” “What did that healer give me…?” I mumble, frowning. “I’ve never had a dream like this.” My parents ignore me, hugging me tighter. I relax, sighing into their embrace. Real or not, it feels good to be with them. “We’re so proud of you,” Tessa says with a smile that makes my chest tighten. “You’ve made an incredible Alpha. We never doubted you for a second.” “No, I haven’t,” I say quietly. “I failed my mate. I failed.” My father cuts me off. “You didn’t fail, son. Lessons are sometimes given to us in the hardest ways. You had to learn. Vengeance isn’t everything. While you were able to catch our true killers, a life of seeking revenge isn’t what we wanted for you.” I stare at him
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