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Chapter 71

Author: Michy Gaza
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-02 01:14:39

Rylan watched as Aria sat by the large window in the packhouse’s common room, her figure bathed in the warm afternoon sunlight.

She was cradling a steaming mug of herbal tea he had prepared for her earlier, her delicate fingers curled around the cup as if drawing strength from its warmth.

Despite the serene setting, there was a quiet melancholy in her eyes, a gaze that seemed to drift far beyond the picturesque view of the pack’s expansive gardens.

He didn’t interrupt her thoughts, choosing instead to observe her silently from the doorway.

For the past few months, Aria had been his sole focus. He had prioritized her well being above everything, ensuring she was comfortable, protected, and cared for.

Her memory loss and delicate condition made her vulnerable in ways he wasn’t accustomed to handling, but Rylan was nothing if not relentless in his duty.

Duty. That was how he had framed it in his mind at first.

But now, as he watched her lost in thought, something inside him stirred.

It w
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