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We walk for about an hour, weaving through dense trees and narrow paths until we finally come across what must be the pack's territory.Aiden moves with ease, leading me through the thick forest until we reach a towering metal gate surrounded by lush, vibrant roses."We’re here," he announces, pushing the gate open.I take a deep breath, steadying myself before stepping through. The air is different here—calm, yet charged with something unspoken.The compound is massive. There are three large houses scattered around, but my eyes are instantly drawn to the mansion in the center. Its architecture is sleek and modern, with towering glass windows that allow me to see straight inside. The place is buzzing with life.Aiden leads me to the grand entrance of the mansion and opens the enormous door. The moment I step inside, my stomach drops.The place is packed. Men, women, children—all gathered around a long dining table, chatting and eating. The moment one of them spots me, they whisper to
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After answering all of Ezra’s questions, he looks at me too intently, his piercing gaze practically reading into my soul. I can tell he doesn’t believe a word I just said."Anything else you would like to tell me, Ingrid?" he asks, tilting his head slightly.I take a deep breath, debating whether to tell him the truth. But just as I’m about to speak, he interrupts."You remind me of someone I used to know a long time ago," he mutters, his tone shifting to something darker, more serious.I squint my eyes, uncertain how to respond."I have one of those faces, I guess," I mutter, forcing casualness into my voice.Ezra shakes his head, clearly unconvinced. His sharp eyes never leave mine as he takes slow steps toward me. My heart begins pounding erratically, not sure what he’s about to do next.Then, without warning, he shifts his stance. "We all have responsibilities here. You should join the others in the library—help them clean the place up," he says before walking past me and heading
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Ezra snatches the photograph from my hand, his fingers gripping it so tightly that I think it might tear. He stares at it like he’s seen a ghost, his composed expression breaking for the first time.Without a word, he turns and walks back into his chambers, leaving the door open. I follow him inside and close the door behind me."Why is my mother’s photograph here?" I demand, my voice sharper this time, hoping I will get an answer.Ezra turns to me, his eyes flicking between the photograph and my face as if trying to confirm something."Emily… was your mother?" he asks, his voice barely above a whisper, thick with disbelief. "Yes, she was." I nod vigorously.Ezra exhales sharply, running a hand down his face. He walks toward the couch near his bed and lowers himself onto it, his body tense."I told you earlier today that you reminded me of someone… but I couldn’t figure out who." He pauses, shaking his head in amazement. "It was her. Emily."Before I can respond, the door bursts ope
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"What was that about, Ingrid?" Kira asks as soon as I enter my room and slam the door behind me.I sigh, pacing across the room, my emotions running high and my hands trembling."I don’t know, Kira!" I yell, my breathing becoming erratic."You defended yourself. I’m proud of you," she whispers, her voice soft, grounding me.She’s right.I don’t know what came over me suddenly—maybe it’s the exhaustion, the frustration, and the overwhelming changes of the past week.I sit on the edge of the bed and lie back, staring up at the ceiling.I take deep breaths, trying to steady myself, and that's when the door swings open, and Aiden steps inside.I jolt upright, my muscles tensing as anger bubbles back to the surface."Get the fuck out of my room. Now!" I bark, positioning myself, ready to fight him if I have to.He stretches his hands out, palms up, taking slow steps toward me."Calm down, Ingrid. I came to apologize."I remain still, watching him cautiously."I’m sorry about what I said,"
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"Here, this is for you." Sarah hands me the plate, a grin spreading across her face."You didn’t come down for dinner, so I thought I should bring you some," she says casually.I glance at her, then at Audrey, my suspicion flaring."Are they feeding me before they kill me?" I think to myself, my fingers twitching slightly."Thanks, Sarah. That’s very thoughtful," I respond, forcing a polite smile.I put the plate on my bedside table and cross my arms, waiting for the real reason they’re here to unfold.Audrey finally speaks, breaking the tense silence, "I’m here to talk to you.""Okay," I respond, bracing myself.I motion for her to sit on the couch, and she takes the seat, smoothing out the fabric of her dress. Sarah sits on the edge of my bed, watching me closely.Audrey exhales, "I came here to apologize." She begins.A wave of unexpected relief washes over me, and my eyes squint surprisingly."What are you apologizing for?"Audrey shifts uncomfortably before speaking again. "I’ve
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