Kaito stood frozen, staring at his brother. He could hardly believe what he had just heard, but this was not the moment to argue or question it. He moved closer and pulled Renn into a hug. For a while, neither of them said anything, the silence filled only by the sound of Renn's shaky breath as he wrapped his arms around Kaito's neck.
Kaito rubbed his brother's back, searching for the right words yet finding none. His chest felt heavy, his heart pounding like it wanted to break free. Learning that Renn's mother was alive was a shock he never imagined he would face. All this time, he thought Miss Valois was only a distant relative or a respected pack member. Never once did it cross his mind that she was Renn's mother. The truth sounded like something from a nightmare.
"You will be fine. I am sorry for everything," Kaito whispered at last. They pulled away from the embrace, and Kaito glanced behind him, lowering his voice. "Let's leave before Angela comes."
