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The wind blew harshly through my fur as I ran through the forest. I know I was making a big mistake, but I couldn't help it. I couldn't stay at home knowing that the loves of my life were out there risking their lives, I couldn't lose. But if I do, then we'll all die together.

My heart pounded against my chest as I continued sprinting. I was scared and anxious, something didn't feel right when I watched the twins and Paul left the house. There was an unsettling feeling, Kamari felt it too. She was aggravated and annoyed, especially when Genesis had forbidden us from going along with them.

I remembered the look on my grandfather's face.

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My body shook in anger as I watched the twins leave, "How could he ask me to do this?" I growled, pacing around in the living room as my grandparents looked at me with softened eyes, "They're just trying to protect you, sweetie, it's an instinct for them," Melody said as her words angered me even more, "What about me?! Their safety and lives matter to