Coming to My Aid

As I walked back to the packhouse with Ben carrying my bags, my heart felt heavy with a mixture of sadness and longing.

Alpha Leo's sudden departure meant that not only would he be absent for today, but also for an extended period.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of loss and uncertainty.

The next day, I decided to venture out to the field where the other werewolves from the pack had gathered. As I approached, I couldn't help but overhear their hushed conversations.

They were gossiping about Alpha Leo's ongoing search for Luna, the one who would be his mate and queen. The words stung my heart like thorns.

"He still hasn't found his Luna. What does that say about him?"

"I heard he's been searching far and wide, but no one seems to be the right fit."

My chest tightened, and I felt a knot forming in my stomach. The weight of their words pressed upon me, and I couldn't help but blame myself.

Maybe I wasn't good enough for him. Maybe I couldn't fulfil the role of Luna that he needed.

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