Echoes of the past : The hunt begins

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*Ethan's POV*

I tried to convince Sophia to get some rest, but she refused, insisting she wouldn't rest until we found Lena.

"I want to find Lena as badly as you do, but I can't do that if you're about to collapse," I said.

"I'm stronger than you can ever imagine," she retorted.

No doubt my sister is strong, but right now, she looked like she might drop dead any moment. I tried my best to persuade her, but she remained adamant.

After a while, my Beta returned with my former beta.

"Greetings, my lord. It's an honor and a privilege to stand before you once more, ready to serve," he said, kneeling.

I looked at him. He was unkempt, clearly not faring well wherever he'd been. He resembled an abandoned lone wolf, and I felt a pang of pity. Before becoming my Beta, he was my friend. We had shared many secrets, which made his betrayal all the more painful. I knew it wasn't entirely his fault; Lauren might have blackmailed him or left him no choice. Knowing Lauren, she'd do a