The dawn came slowly, its golden light filtering through the forest canopy and casting long shadows over the pack’s sprawling territory. Nicola stretched lazily, the events of the night before lingering in her mind like a pleasant dream. The triplets were still asleep beside her, their breaths slow and steady, their presence a comforting warmth. For a moment, she let herself enjoy the serenity of the morning.But the peace was short-lived.A sharp knock at the door jolted her fully awake. Before she could answer, the door creaked open, revealing Chloe’s wide-eyed face.“Nicola, you need to come,” she said urgently. “Something’s happened.”Nicola shot up, instantly alert. “What is it?”“It’s one of the prisoners,” Chloe said, her voice tight. “He’s... well, you need to see for yourself.”The triplets stirred as she slipped out of bed, quickly pulling on clothes. Damien was the first to sit up, his sharp eyes narrowing. “What’s going on?”“I’ll find out,” Nicola replied, pressing a hand
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