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Chapter 31

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Aurora's POV

The days following the arrival of the stalker's letter passed in a blur of anxiety and heightened security measures. Despite Ethan's reassurances and the increased pack patrols, I jumped at every shadow, every unexpected sound. The fear that had driven me from my old pack had followed me here, threatening to unravel the fragile sense of peace I'd begun to build.

On a terrible night, when Sarah's guest room walls felt like they were closing in on me, I reached for my phone. My fingers hovered over the keypad for a moment before deciding. There was only one person I wanted to talk to, one who could make me feel safe.

I dialed Ethan's number, my heart pounding as I waited for him to pick me up.

"Aurora?" His voice was alert despite the late hour. "Is everything okay?"

"Ethan, I..." My voice cracked, and I took a shaky breath. "I'm sorry to bother you so late. I just... I can't sleep. I keep thinking about the letter, about him finding me..."

"I'll be right there," Ethan said
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