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64~ The Aftermath

Author: Mei Ae
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-14 17:48:01

Derek’s POV

I finally dragged myself back to my chambers, more out of necessity than desire. My leg throbbed relentlessly, the pain reminding me of how far past my limit I’d pushed myself these past few days.

The moment I got into the quiet space and sat at the edge of the bed, the thoughts I had been trying to avoid all day by busying myself with Fiona’s rescue caught up with me.

Revealing that I wasn’t blind? God, what a reckless move.

For years, I had let my blindness be my armor, the greatest weapon any wolf can ever ask for, a shield as well as camouflage.

It had given me the freedom to observe people for whom they truly are, as they were always their real selves around me because they believed I couldn’t see them. And it made my judgment easier and faster.

But now? Now the armor was off, and the veil was torn, I wasn’t sure what life would look like.

Would the allied packs call me deceitful for leading with a lie? Or would they rather call me brave for choosing to live crippl
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