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"Who told you that?" I couldn't help but blurt out, her words still holding me in shocking grasp. "Where did you hear such a thing Maya?"

She sniffled as she looked up to take in my face. "Everyone at school is talking about going to war." She supplied. "They are saying that Titan would soon go to war with Colossus." Then bursted out crying again, this time, she was sobbing audibly.

"Maya dear, look at me." I pleaded. "No one is going to war," I tried to assure , but she shook her head to disagree.

"And even if we do," I continued. "No harm will come your way. The Alpha and all the strong guards will make sure you are safe."

"But there is only much that they can do." She almost wailed. "Wolves like me end up dead in wars everywhere!"

"Who said such a thing to you Maya!"

"Nobody told me," this time, she tuned down on her sobbing. "I know Ava. I cannot protect myself, I will always be dependent on other people and when they can't protect me, what will I do?"

Not knowing what to say, I t