The agreement

When they came to the western border, Thomas and Eleanor walked to the meeting point while the rest remained behind to take the agreed positions.

Jonathan was already at the location when they arrived, accompanied by two burly warriors and Nessa. Her hands were bound in front of her, and the two warriors stood on either side of her.

“Thomas!” she cried out when she saw her brother. She rushed forward but did not get anywhere as both warriors grabbed her arms and pulled her back.

“Are you okay?” Thomas asked, assessing her body for injuries.

She nodded, tears streaming down her face.

Eleanor, whose hands were also bound, surveyed the area. Mia was nowhere to be seen. She had also not sensed any other scents on their way to the meeting spot.

But she knew that did not necessarily mean they were alone. It was possible that the hybrids were masking their scents as usual.

“Where is Mia?” Thomas demanded, looking around. “You said you would let both of them go if I brought her to you.”

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