Chapter 41Freda’s POVAs I climbed into bed, the tiredness washed over me, urging me to drift into a peaceful slumber. But just as my eyes fluttered shut, a sudden realization jolted me awake. I remembered that there was something important I needed to tell Zack. An idea so urgent that it couldn’t wait until morning. Determined to find him, I swung my legs out from under the covers and slipped into my slippers.As I made my way through the darkened hallway, the moonlight filtering in through the curtains cast eerie shadows on the floor. My heart raced, partly due to the urgency of my message, but also because of the events that had been unfolding recently. Zack and I were not just close friends; we were practically inseparable. We shared a deep bond that went beyond friendship, almost like family. And there was something about Zack that set him apart from others— I felt like that something was happening to him.Living together in the same house, we had been through countless advent

Chapter 43Kaine’s POVUrgency coursed through my veins as I approached the heart of the pack's den. My eyes darted from face to face, searching for the pack's trusted physician, an old man whose wisdom and healing prowess were renowned. The fate of Freda rested upon his shoulders, and I needed to find him swiftly."Where is the pack physician?" I called out, my voice echoing with a mix of desperation and determination.A young pack member stepped forward, his eyes reflecting concern. "Kaine, he's by the creek tending to injured pack members. Shall I fetch him for you?"I nodded, gratitude washing over me. "Please, go find him and bring him here. Time is of the essence."Without a moment's hesitation, the young pack member sprinted off, disappearing into the darkness. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat a reminder of the urgency that propelled me forward. Pack members turned their heads, their eyes widening with a mix of care, sadness, and confusion. Their gazes fixated on the wo

Chapter 45Freda POV The physician looked at me with a mixture of surprise and curiosity as I handed him the token. It was a small, silver token with intricate engravings that I had found in my pocket earlier that day. He was puzzled as to how I had come across it, and I could tell he was eager to hear the explanation.Taking a deep breath, I gathered my thoughts and began to speak. "Doctor, I must tell you that it was Zack who gave me this token. He's alive." The words hung in the air, and I could see the disbelief in the physician's eyes. After all, Zack had been missing for months, presumed dead.The physician leaned forward, his curiosity intensifying. "Where did you see him? Are you sure it wasn't a case of mistaken identity?"I sat nervously in the bed, fidgeting with my hands as I prepared to reveal the truth. The weight of the secret I had been carrying was becoming unbearable, and I knew I had to confide in someone I could trust. The physician, with his kind and underst

Chapter 47Zack PovI walked through the dimly lit room, my mind consumed by a whirlwind of thoughts. Doubts and fears circled within me like vultures, threatening to devour my resolve. I couldn't shake the worry that gnawed at me as I paced back and forth in Freda's house. The plans we had made together felt fragile, hanging in the balance. What if something had gone wrong? What if Kaine had discovered our intentions and harmed her? The fear crept into my mind, casting a shadow of doubt over my every thought.As I paced back and forth, my steps echoing in the empty room, I couldn't shake the feeling of restlessness. The walls seemed to close in on me, suffocating my thoughts. I yearned for the solace of the forest, the freedom it offered, and the answers it held. It called to me like a siren, urging me to return and seek solace within its embrace."I can't sit here and do nothing," I whispered to myself, my voice filled with frustration. The desire to go back to the forest was ov

Chapter 49Freda PoVI paced back and forth in the physician's room, my anxiety growing with each passing moment. Where were the elders and the physician? They had left quite some time ago to discuss our plan, and the longer they were gone, the more my worry intensified. What if something had gone wrong? What if Kaine had discovered our plans?I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that settled in my stomach. The silence in the room only added to my restlessness. I glanced at the clock on the wall, the ticking sound echoing in my ears, taunting me with its slow pace.I tried to distract myself by focusing on the details of the room. The neatly arranged medical instruments.The shelves lined with books, the faint scent of antiseptic lingering in the air. But my mind kept drifting back to the impending meeting and the uncertain outcome it held.I thought about Zack, alone in the house, risking his safety because of the trap. Was he alright? Was he able to execute our plan without