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《 Aurora's pov 》

I paced the room, my palms sweaty. He's been out for a good hour or more.

I didn't care to look seeing as it got me more anxious. During that hour, I found myself biting my bottom lip, tugging at my hair, groaning and scratching at my cheek.

Something felt undeniably off to me. Seeing that girl in Eli's arms, she was unmoving, presuming dead already. The way the wolves shouted and the fear that was clear on their faces shook me to the core.

They were known to be the most feared pack. But whatever happened to the girl, made them terrified.

My mind was clogged with thoughts of Xavier. Concerned thoughts. Whether this was the bond or not, I didn't care.

Sighing, I backed away until the back of my knees hit the bed. I plop on the soft bed, fisting the sheets in my hands.

I was this close to revealing my secret to Xavier. This close to perhaps getting thrown out or worse, killed.

My plan to have him cl