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Chapter 24: The Shadows of the Past

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Bella's POV

For the next few days, Cole lay unconscious in the Blood Stone Pack hospital. His wounds were bad, and the doctors told us he wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. As for who actually started the fire, we were stumped. The security cameras didn't show anything helpful.Georgina was in the hospital room, looking after Cole, but we did not speak with her. We simply ignored her.After making sure that Cole was under the very best care, we decided to go back home.I felt a pang of dismay as I reflected on the news. I had not anticipated Layla to be so deeply connected to Rick. It made sense of her brashness, her courage in standing up to me. Rick had urged me to give her a chance.

"Her brother died defending me," he had said, his thumb caressing the tip of my cheek. "That's why she's so important to the River Bed Pack.I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Rick had sworn to love and protect me, and now he was suggesting I give Layla a chance."What if she was behind the fire?" I r
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