Chapter 71 A Homecoming Haunted By Shadow

• Zeus's Point of View
• The air in the pack house felt charged with excitement and anticipation as I stood in the living room, surveying the decorations we had put up for Aphrodite’s return. After days of searching and worry, I was relieved to have her back, but my heart weighed heavily with the knowledge of the emotional journey we still had to navigate. The atmosphere was lively, filled with laughter and chatter from our fellow pack members and those from our partner packs, all coming together to celebrate a homecoming.
• “Selene!” I called out, glancing around for my daughter. The moment I spotted her, I couldn’t help but smile. She was playing with a group of children, her laughter like music to my ears. But the happiness in my heart faltered when I remembered how distant Aphrodite had felt just hours ago.