*River*I press my lips against Aloria’s forehead, the warmth of her skin grounding me for just a moment before I must step into the storm brewing outside. “Stay safe,” I murmur, my heart heavy with the weight of uncertainty that hangs between us. The walls of the pack house feel like they’re closing in, and I can’t help but wish I could take her with me. But today, her strength will have to shine from afar. “Kellan will stay with you.”Aloria nods, her eyes fierce and unwavering, a fire ignited within them. “I’ll be here, waiting for you to return,” she replies, her voice steady, but I can hear the tremor of worry beneath it. “I know this is important to you, but I have a bad feeling, so promise me you first objektive is to stay safe.”“I will,” I promise. I know she’s ready to face whatever comes next, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’m leaving her vulnerable. As I step back, the distance between us feels like an eternity.With a final glance back, I step out of the pack house,
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