CHAPTER 22

**Cassie's POV**

At long last, the end of this day has arrived. It is entertaining, but at the same time, it may be exhausting. I noticed the parents coming for me, and as they greeted me, they expressed their appreciation for the lessons I had given to their puppies.

After that, I reported myself at the packhouse immediately. It is dark already, and while it is still chilly, it is not quite as chilly as it has been in the past few weeks. A portent that the end of winter is near, including over the next few days.

I am walking through the area where there are only a few blocks between us and the icy woodland where there is not even a single light that can be seen. If it weren't for the fact that we have natural night vision, I'm sure it would be difficult for anyone to see in such a level of darkness; to put it more precisely, it feels spooky.

But the fact that the guy emerged from the shadows all of a sudden is what's throwing me off. It is indeed the one and only Aron. He still wears