I rose to my feet and strained to get a clear view of the approaching group, my heart pounding as I muttered, “They look badly injured.”“It could be,” Malcolm replied grimly, shrugging off his jacket with a sense of resolve, “Stay here; I'll go check it out.”With commanding authority, Malcolm strode forward, flanked by a few vigilant sentinels, my Dad, and Allison, as they advanced to the threshold of the Gate.My Mom steadied me as she helped me down from the carriage, her grip firm and reassuring.“What on earth is happening, Mom? Who are they? Could Nathaniel have summoned another pack to launch an attack?” I demanded, my voice trembling with mounting panic.“Nathaniel wouldn't dare, my dear. It's simply not possible, especially in the state he was in,” Mom reasoned, though her eyes remained fixed on the scene at the gate.In the distance, I watched Malcolm and my father speaking with the strangers. Their postures were tense, the conversation clearly grave. After a moment, Alli
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