The forest was unnaturally quiet. Even the wind seemed cautious as it moved through the trees surrounding the safe house. The night had settled deep and heavy, wrapping everywhere in darkness and moonlight.Inside, only the faint glow of a single lantern burned low.Daisy, the mysterious girl, had finally fallen asleep.Max stood near the doorway, his arms folded across his chest, watching her with a troubled expression.“She hasn’t relaxed once,” he murmured.Eugene sat at the wooden table, his elbows resting on his knees, his hands clasped loosely together. His gaze was fixed on the floor, though he was clearly not seeing it.“She’s been running for days. Fear becomes habit after that” Eugene said quietly and Max nodded.The faint sound of the fire filled the silence between them.“She lost everything, her pack, her home and her family” Max added and Eugene’s jaw tightened.His hands slowly curled into fists.“I should have stopped him,” Eugene muttered.Max’s head lifted.“Stopped
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