Chapter 42

Chapter 42

(The Night Bloom Pack)

Anabella's Pov

Restlessness seeped into my bones as I settled down for some much-needed rest. The more I tried to relax, the more discomfort crept in. The atmosphere itself seemed to conspire against my peace. I rose abruptly, my eyes fixated on the wolf portrait beside my bed. It has always given me a sense of coolness and peaceful feeling, it has been a constant companion.

But now, to my surprise, it failed to provide that soothing sensation to my frayed nerves. It appeared that I had ventured far beyond my peace into the state of worries.

"Damn it!" I hissed, frustration bubbling within me as I turned away from the portrait. My peace had eluded me, burdened by the weight of countless thoughts swirling in my mind.

In an attempt to regain composure, I whispered comforting words to myself, as I often did. "Stay calm, everything will be alright, you're almost there."

Yet, even these familiar phrases held no power over my disrupted state. I couldn't f