The incident earlier today was a painful lesson! Avery could not let her son directly go up against Elliot anymore.

"But you wouldn't get injured for no reason. It must be him…" Hayden deduced, furrowing his brows.

"I wanted to see you and Layla badly last night, so I ran out alone. But I met with a wolf on the way," Avery explained. "Go tell Uncle Mike and Layla that I'm fine. I don't want them to worry about me, okay?"

Hayden nodded, not fully convinced.

"Mommy, are you really not coming back with me? The police can take us home."

"My leg hurts badly. I'll return home once it gets better."

"Oh, Mommy, don't run around if it is so dangerous outside, just stay indoors. We'll get you out of here."

Avery nodded in relief. "Hayden, I'm very happy that you came to look for me, but if this happens again, don't come. You're still a small kid. I can't let anything happen to you!"

Hayden said stubbornly, "If something were to happen to you, who would take care of me and my sister in th