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Chapter 26: Fractured Paths
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2025-01-20 21:34:59The drive back to town felt like an eternity. Isla’s knuckles were white on the steering wheel, her mind racing with images of the cave, Astra’s snarling form, and the glowing red eyes of the rogues. Scout sat in the passenger seat, sensing her unease, occasionally whining softly in concern.
She couldn’t shake the hum that had resonated through her very bones, nor the cryptic symbols etched into the stone walls of the cave. The journal rested on the seat beside her, its worn cover holding answers she desperately needed but couldn’t yet decipher.
As the familiar streets of Cedar Grove came into view, Isla’s thoughts shifted to Luca. He needed to know what had happened, about Astra’s warning and the rogues’ sudden organization. But even as she resolved to tell him, doubt crept in. Would the pack believe her? Or would her connection to Astra—a rogue in their eyes—only fuel their suspicions?
By the time she reached the clinic, the sun was high, but the day felt
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The night air was crisp, laced with the faint tang of pine and the earthy scent of the forest. Isla stood just outside the den’s main lodge, her hands stuffed into the pockets of her jacket as the distant murmurs of the council echoed from within. She exhaled slowly, her breath visible in the cold air, trying to calm her racing thoughts.Luca emerged from the shadows, his tall frame illuminated by the soft glow of the lodge’s lights. His expression was unreadable, but his eyes betrayed a storm of emotions—worry, frustration, and something that looked dangerously like guilt.“They’re still talking,” he said, coming to stand beside her.“They don’t trust me,” Isla replied, her voice flat.“They don’t trust anyone easily, not even each other,” Luca said. “It’s not personal. They’re scared. The rogues have never been this organized before.”Isla shook her head. “It doesn’t feel like enough. I told them what I know, but it’s like they’re looking for an
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The pack house was quiet when Isla and Luca returned, the weight of Gideon’s revelations hanging heavily between them. The crescent moon cast a pale glow over the grounds, illuminating the forest’s edge and the faint trails leading deeper into the wild. Scout padded beside them, his wagging tail the only thing breaking the stillness.Luca slowed his stride as they neared the main door, glancing at Isla. “You should get some rest. It’s been a long day.”She nodded but hesitated. “And what about you?”“I’ll keep watch,” Luca replied, his tone firm but not unkind. “Gideon’s right—the rogues won’t wait long to make their move. We can’t afford to let our guard down.”Isla frowned but didn’t argue. She understood the gravity of the situation, even if it made her uneasy. She reached for the journal in her bag, holding it out to him. “You should take this. If something happens—”“Nothing’s going to happen,” Luca interrupted, his voice low and steady. “Keep
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