(Freya's POV)Aaron’s grip on my wrist felt unrelenting, his pace brisk as he pulled me further away from Elder Katherine's ward. The hallway lights overhead cast long shadows across his face, accentuating the hardened set of his jaw.I tugged at his hold, my frustration bubbling to the surface. "Aaron, what are you doing?" I snapped, glaring at his back. He refused to look at me, his steps unwavering."Freya, we’re going back for today," he commanded, his tone leaving no room for argument. His golden eyes flickered briefly as he glanced at me, warning me not to push him further.But I couldn’t just leave things like this. "You’re not listening to me. We can’t just leave her!" I exclaimed, my voice rising slightly. Bella growled faintly in agreement, uneasy with the situation. "Aaron, she doesn’t want to be here anymore. Can’t you see that? Her words—she’s holding back because she doesn’t want to be a burden!"Aaron came to a sudden stop, his fingers loosening around my wrist. For
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