Seventy-eight

ACE'S POV

"Sounds? What sounds do you hear sir? Are you sure you aren't wrong because I can't seem to hear anything…" one of the soldiers said to him as their eyes continued to dart around in search of what was making the sound. I was appalled but then there was nothing I could do because we still hadn't seen what it was. If I was to be honest, then I'll say I was extremely scared but had to keep my fears within me as I could afford allowing the soldiers to see how scared I was. We continued along the long and dark road that led to the pack. We were silent and at the same time joyous as we went. I was the most joyous of the lot.

I began to imagine the look that would have been on Kyra's face if we had lost the battle. She would have been so disappointed and sad and that would make me lose her trust in me. I sighed… a long sigh full of wisdom and deep thoughts…

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We arrived at the pack a few minutes later panting like we had just Completed a marathon. I had a wide grin plastered onto m