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Chapter 6

Author: Mountain River
The truth caused my heart to pound wildly in my chest.

Jayden had been right—the person he was looking for was in this pack. I just hadn't expected the truth to be something like this.

Noting the change in my expression, Dad was momentarily surprised before he asked tentatively, "Annabelle, we're running out of time. Even if you can't tell us the name, can you at least let us know who we should send this time?"

I took a deep breath and gazed out the window at the black, horse-drawn carriage and the Luna Crown. Then, I turned to Dad and said, "I'll go."

"What!"

A series of shocked exclamations rang out in the room.

Dad's eyes widened. "Have you really thought this through? There's a very high chance that you're heading to your death."

Vanessa shrieked, "She agreed way too eagerly! Could it be that you plan on talking badly about us to the Alpha King and sacrificing the pack to save your own life?"

Eyes shining with disdain, Malia scoffed and added, "Annabelle, stop pretending li
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