CHAPTER 73

**Cassie’s POV**

"That is a mere puppet," I said to myself. Whoever that witch is, she is not a normal one. She is powerful enough to create a powerful puppet; this is so alarming.

I went home, and Derek, Art, and my son Charlie were waiting for me. They look worried, but little did they know I was stronger than they thought. I am not a simple woman, but instead, I am a pack warrior.

"I should just drive and pick you up," Derek said to me, and it looks like I made them worried.

"I am fine; whoever is the suspect, she cannot harm me." That is true, but it does not mean I should let my guard down.

To stop them from further interrogating me, I cooked our dinner and served them a delicious meal. Art also decided to stay here for a while. He is a retired military officer, so he said that we are safe here as long as he is here.

The three boys are sleeping right now. Of course, my apartment is not as spacious as it could be, so we all stayed together in the living room to set up our beds.

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