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ANA’S POV

I walked through the pack gates, and it was almost like I had stopped being Selene at the gates. It was almost like I was purely Ana.

“Hold on, let me ask for directions,” Len said and I shook my head.

“We don't need that. I know my way around.” I said, not realizing what that implied until after saying this but right now, I didn’t care if Len was walking behind me. I saw the frown on his face when I told him I knew my way around.

I was honestly just avoiding anything that was going to make us waste time. All I wanted was to be out of that place. I was getting hit with nostalgia all over again. I recognized every single thing. The hallways that I once walked through. The swimming pool that was once mine. I tried blinking back the tears, but it was hard as fuck. I held my breath as I walked towards the council room where I knew Zach would be, remembering every twist and turn.

I felt Selene twist inside me. Even she wasn’t comfortable. I honestly didn’t care if it was Zach’
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