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Chapter Sixty One : Under The TensionCara’s POV

I sat in the quiet of Liam’s room, my hands resting on my belly as I stared out the window. The sun was setting, casting an orange glow over the pack. The past few days had been overwhelming. I could feel the weight of everyone’s stares whenever I stepped outside—some filled with curiosity, others with resentment. Even though Liam had chosen me, it didn’t mean his pack had accepted me.

I turned my head when I heard the door open. Liam walked in, looking deep in thought. His brows were slightly furrowed, and there was something distant about him. He had been like this since he returned earlier today, distracted, as if his mind was somewhere else.

“Did you hear?” I asked, hoping to get his attention.

He looked at me, finally meeting my eyes. “Hear what?”

“The rogues,” I said. “They are coming. It’s been spreading across the packs. They are planning to attack every pack.”

Liam nodded slowly. “I know.”

I frowned. His reaction was too calm. T
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