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Chapter 16 – The Pack

Penulis: Florence Su
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-29 03:09:54

An hour later, we touched down at the estate.

The helicopter’s blades slowed and the silence that followed felt almost deafening. In front, I noticed a group had gathered at the landing pad, their sharp posture and watchful eyes making the moment feel staged, like a scene I’d stumbled into.

Jake, as the pilot had introduced himself through the intercom, was the first to hop out, moving with a crispness that suggested he was used to command. Without a word, he gave a sharp salute, clear and con
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