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Chapter 20: The First Soldier
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Sarai reached out, taking Hugoโs hand in hers. The simple touch grounded him, her soft fingers brushing against his calloused ones. "Why do they doubt you?" she asked quietly, her sapphire eyes searching his. "The packโthey look at you like theyโre unsure if you can lead them. Why?"Hugo hesitated, his gaze dropping to the floor. He sighed deeply before meeting her eyes again, the flicker of vulnerability in his expression catching her off guard. "Because Iโm not like them," he said, his voice steady but heavy with emotion. "I wasnโt born a werewolf. Iโm not one of their own."Sarai frowned, her grip on his hand tightening slightly. "What do you mean?"Hugo took a step closer to her, the warmth of the fire reflecting in his sea-green eyes. "I was human, Sarai. A man with no family, no home. I had nothing." His voice softened as he continued. "The former Alpha of this pack... he found me one night. It was dark, cold. I was wandering aimlessly, lost in every sense of the word. He promise
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The first time back in the bakery was both a relief and a bittersweet experience. The familiar scent of flour and sugar greeted her as she stepped through the door, Ryker lingering out of sight near the shadows of a nearby alley. Sarai rolled up her sleeves, her hands remembering the motions as though no time had passed. Dough was kneaded, trays filled, and the oven hummed its usual tune.As the morning progressed, her usual customers began to filter in, their faces lighting up with surprise and joy at seeing her behind the counter again. "Sarai! Itโs so good to see you back," called out Mr. Donnelly, the retired schoolteacher who always ordered a cinnamon roll and a black coffee. "The place hasnโt been the same without you."Others chimed in as well, each greeting filling the bakery with a warmth Sarai hadnโt realized she missed so deeply. Mrs. Hargrove was particularly animated, her hands fluttering as she shared updates about her grandchildren, while young Amy from
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