ZAYNI emerged from the town hall, squinting in the harsh sunlight as I reached out with my mind to call my wolves from deep within the forest. If they hadn't been there to witness the conversation between Maisie and the pack priestess, I might never have learned the truth about her sudden departure. I might have even believed that she had run off with my son.As I stood there, lost in thought, a pair of hands suddenly wrapped around my torso, sending a jolt of surprise through me. I tensed and tried to twist away, but then I heard Odessa's voice behind me. "Please, Zayn, don't leave. Stay here with me, I beg you.""Let go, Odessa," I said, my voice hard and unyielding.Despite my efforts to break free, she held me firmly in place, refusing to release me. Just as I was about to stop holding back and physically push her away, she suddenly let go. Stepping in front of me, she spoke with frustration in her voice. "Are you truly going to abandon everything we have here?""You're the one w
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