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CHAPTER 168: Told You

Author: Lady Sheldon
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-14 03:34:38

He took a slow step closer, watching me like I might break if he moved too fast. “Camila,” he said softly, but there was still that storm underneath his voice. “If it’s because of me…”

“It’s not,” I cut in, my voice sharper than I meant it to be. I swallowed hard and forced myself to keep looking at him. “It’s not you. Not exactly. It’s just… everything.”

He crouched down in front of me so we were eye level. His hands rested loosely on his knees, but I could feel the tension radiating off him.

“Everything,” he repeated quietly, like he was testing the word.

I nodded, staring down at my fingers. “I don’t feel like I belong here. And I’m scared all the time. And I’m… tired. Just tired.”

He didn’t answer right away. I could feel his eyes on me, heavy and searching. Then, without saying anything, he reached forward and took my hands in his. His grip was warm, steady.

“You do belong here,” he said finally, his voice certain in that way only Ethan’s could be. “You belong anywhere I am
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Diana Thornley
can't wait to see what Camila discovers about herself and who her Father really is and more about her mom and Greg and would her mom and Greg move to the pack just to stay safe like Ethan and Camila
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