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Chapter 18

Author: Mercedes-001
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Zara’s POV

The pack was restless. Selena’s departure wasn’t just a betrayal—it was a warning. Adrian’s pack was on edge, every wolf hyper-vigilant, every patrol doubled. And yet, despite the chaos, I couldn’t shake the unease gnawing at my gut.

I wanted to believe that Selena had gone rogue, that she was acting alone out of anger or jealousy. But something about the ambush and her cryptic note didn’t sit right. She wasn’t just angry—she was calculated. Whatever game she was playing, it wasn’t over.

One evening, as I was helping the healers, Lily approached me with a nervous expression.

“Zara,” she whispered, glancing over her shoulder. “I heard something. I don’t know if it’s important, but…”

“What is it?” I asked, setting down the crate I was carrying.

She hesitated before leaning closer. “Some of the scouts spotted Selena near the eastern border last night.”

My stomach twisted. “Near the border? Why would she come back?”

“I don’t know,” Lily said, her voice trembling. “But they sai
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