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Maxine Pov

Life had taken on a new rhythm, one that I found surprisingly comforting. My friends and I worked hard, doing odd jobs around the pack to make a little money and help out where we could. Things were going smoothly, and I had almost entirely forgotten about Liam. I mean, why would I remember a person who had caused me so much pain and sadness?

My new friends, responsibilities, and sense of community kept me busy. I helped my friends and Elena with her pregnancy and assisted Tobias' mate in settling in. Since I couldn't have what I wanted, I decided to focus on helping those I loved. It seemed that I had carved out a new life for myself.

Clara, on the other hand, lived a confused life. Her mood swings made her unpredictable, and because of that, I decided to distance myself from her. I didn’t have time for negative energy or anyone who would cause me problems. This decision led me to stop training, even though, sometimes, I missed Liam and wished he would call me. But that dr