******************Ethan's POV*I tried to convince Sophia to get some rest, but she refused, insisting she wouldn't rest until we found Lena."I want to find Lena as badly as you do, but I can't do that if you're about to collapse," I said."I'm stronger than you can ever imagine," she retorted.No doubt my sister is strong, but right now, she looked like she might drop dead any moment. I tried my best to persuade her, but she remained adamant.After a while, my Beta returned with my former beta."Greetings, my lord. It's an honor and a privilege to stand before you once more, ready to serve," he said, kneeling.I looked at him. He was unkempt, clearly not faring well wherever he'd been. He resembled an abandoned lone wolf, and I felt a pang of pity. Before becoming my Beta, he was my friend. We had shared many secrets, which made his betrayal all the more painful. I knew it wasn't entirely his fault; Lauren might have blackmailed him or left him no choice. Knowing Lauren, she'd do a
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