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Chapter 33

Author: Jess Dawson
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-26 05:24:46
Zahra's POV

Luna Alison tiptoes out, ostensibly for a quick trip to the bathroom. That leaves me alone with Zach, looking as if he's wrestling with his own shadow. "Do you think you’d want to leave?" he asks, his voice laced with concern.

I sigh, a move I instantly regret as pain lances through my back and ribs. "Honestly, I've spent years dreaming of getting away. But now that he’s gone, I'm not sure I still want to escape." Zach absorbs this, nodding slowly. "I have my duties here, to the pack and to Xander. I can't leave... but if it’s what you need, I'll support you." He pauses, clearly torn. "But, I’d really miss you. I want to be there for you—make sure you're okay." His eyes are earnest, almost pleading. "It’s your call, though. I’ll back you either way."

I muster a small smile. This is new—considering someone else’s feelings about my decisions. It’s...weird. My thoughts are interrupted by the sound of clattering from the bathroom. Alison returns, mercifully distracting us with
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