LOGINKarson POV
The explosion lit up the sky like a second sun.
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Irene’s POVWhen we arrived at the tent, Karin did a good job of staying put in it. Karson put Carl down quietly and we both tiptoed around the tent where the said spy was. The moment we sighted her, I leaped forward grabbing her by my claws to ensure she didn’t slip away. She screamed in effect, struggling to break free. “Let me go! Let me go!”
Irene’s POVThe air in the room felt heavy. Lucas and Ken had a serious look on their faces. Whenever it comes to organizing defense plans, we do it with every focus that we can muster, knowing we can’t afford for anything to go wrong. Lives can be taken in a snap. And judging by the extent to which this is going, nothing can be missed. I had no other choice but to inform the elders and the units fighting in the war about the lucky escape we just had with our water supply.
Each step Lexie carried towards the packhouse was heavy. Her mind raced through the right words and excuses she could give. She chewed hard on her tongue, her heart thumping viciously. She had started the day in high spirits, hoping to hear the unfortunate news about the dark hollow pack. But to her surprise, her emissary didn't return. As the day turned into night, she had to accept the dreaded truth. He won’t be coming back. Leaving her no other choice but to break the news to the one she had plotted with. Lexie clenched her fist by her side, this is all Irene’s fault. He
Irene’s POVSince we were aware of Lexie’s plan. I thought the best thing to do was not act loudly. We would be quiet and act like she could have her way while we watch out for her plan to play out. Ken and Karson were the ones who initially offered to watch the water source with me after I explained my plans to them. Lucas had gotten a slight fever and needed enough rest.
Irene’s POVWe all turned to where the yell came from, and it turned out to be Carl and Karin. I cursed inwardly. This isn’t a good experience for children. Seeing the adults around them bicker at the slightest thing. “Why are you two fighting?” Karin questioned Karson and Lucas.
Irene’s POVIt’s quiet. Despite the chaos that just erupted a while ago. The forest is surprisingly quiet. Still, Lucas and I moved along the border sniffing the air for any off scent while listening for intruders. We kept moving with caution. One thing that this war has taught me is that you never know what is coming for you. One moment you think you are safe, the next you are fighting for your life.
KARSONI couldn't make sense of what just happened. She bolted out of my room like the floor was molten lava and there was nothing I could do about it, not when she looked me dead in the eye like a mouse trapped between two large mouse traps.Was that fear in her eyes or anger? I must admit the bit
IRENE"Mummy! Uwaaaah!"My thoughts scattered, panic and confusion setting in. Where was Mirabel? What happened to them? Did I trust the wrong person?"Let me see you," I cupped their faces, scanning them from head to toe with my heart beating twice as fast. "You're okay, you're okay. What's wrong?
IRENEAunt didn't let me leave until I agreed to keep a promise I didn't even know about. We waited until the kids could shift again and once they did, they burst into tears, sorry for what they did.They hugged my legs tight, throwing their heads back dramatically as they cried with their butt out
IRENE"Here it is," Anna opened the door to my office and I walked in. In such a short time they had managed to create a space for me. It wasn't like my old one, but with how fast they cleaned up, it was like I never left.It was just a desk, vase, couch at one corner, TV on the wall and some files







