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Chapter 13: Freedom is Only a Dream

Author: Jessica Lauer
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Chapter 13: Freedom is Only a Dream

Jieun

As I follow James and the scary looking one, Rylie, I try to sort through all my feelings. Kwan’s emotions are mixing with mine, and it’s making everything even more confusing. I think we are both relieved to be leaving, and Father cannot do anything about it. The feeling of excitement to go to this new pack and be a Luna is all Kwan’s. It feels like a new prison, and James Ashwood is taking the place of my father as my jailer.

Wolves make packs; everyone knows this. Even the word for a group of wolves, “A Wolf Pack,” is a common term. It’s so simple a pack, it’s so natural for them to group together. They are strong on their own, but a pack can be deadly. They are sociable and trust each other. A lone wolf is an insult and is considered unnatural. A pack of wolves strikes fear and adoration in the hearts of man. So many cultures have folklore around the wise strong wolf and the pack that follows. I mean look at them they are in human form
Jessica Lauer

Sorry for my hiatus. Life is crazy! I will say the next few chapters are going to drop some bombs.

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Alice
Nice to see you back. Hope all is well for you
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Jessica Lauer
Are you asking if I’m married or if a character is married.
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Jessica Lauer
Thank you very much Barbara. Yes lots more to come.
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