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《Aurora's pov》

"Beta Samuel," I bowed my head in respect for the powerful male wolf.

"We need to be on our way. Alpha Xavier was very strict on you being long gone before he gets back." Beta Samuel says, his gaze flickering to the woods ahead. It was rather thick and scary.

I turn to stare at Sarah, my gaze falling down sadly. Did he seriously want me gone that bad?

Sarah must've noticed my gaze because she smiles in reassurance, clearly remembering that I didn't like the look of pity.

"It will be fine Aurora. I'm sure Alpha Xavier will come to his senses before you step foot out of the border." She says softly, squeezing my clammy hand. My other hand held on to the small backpack Cas had given me.

The only thing of her I had left.

I wanted to know so badly of what happened to her. I wanted to know so badly if she were still alive and safe.

I clutched the bag tightly, using it as an anchor so I wouldn't break down and crumble before two wolves. It was embarrassing enough that everyon