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Chapter 6

Author: Ding
After the move, my life became quiet.

Before, I'd always scheduled everything around Kyle. Canceled friend hangouts, canceled training, even put off visiting my parents until I'd asked him, "Are you free this weekend?"

Now I only had to think about myself.

One day, the pack alpha asked in the group chat: "The southern territory needs backup next week. Anyone want to go?"

Dead silence. No one wanted to travel south in winter.

I raised my hand. "I'll go."

The alpha looked surprised. "Selina? You n
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