LEONARDO's POV"I left to go fetch some firewood. When I came back, I found them like this," Mateo explains, gesturing around the tents.The unmoving bodies of my pack members lay scattered everywhere. Like the horrid aftermath of a vicious battle."How on earth did... " I almost growl at Mateo, then stop myself.I shouldn't take my anger out on him. This isn't his fault. The responsibility of protecting our pack members falls on me, and me alone. I should have been here with my pack. Packs stick together. The Alpha doesn't go off to the city of stars.But Mateo already feels enough guilt to last a lifetime."I fucked up, Leo." His voice cracks with unmistakable regret. "You left me in charge. And this happened.""No, this is all on me."Lara's entrance is a picture of fear and shock, her face softening slightly as she sees me. "Don't beat yourself up, Knight. If it's anyone's fault, it's mine — for having such heartless parents.""Since when can kids control who brings them into the
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