I woke up to the sound of someone crying.It was soft and quiet, but I knew someone was sad nearby.For a moment, I didn’t know where I was. Then the pain hit my shoulder, ribs, every muscle aching. Memories came back: the long journey, the losses, Lyra stitching my wounds.Camp.I was back at camp.Next to me, Kael was still asleep, breathing deeply. Lyra’s medicine had knocked him out. His leg was bandaged and resting on a rolled-up blanket.The crying continued.I slowly pushed myself up, holding back a groan. My shoulder hurt with every move, but I managed to stand. Through the opening of the shelter, I could see the early morning light.I stepped outside.The camp was quiet. Most wolves were still asleep, tired from days of fighting and fear. But near the fire, I saw her.Zara.She sat alone, her face in her hands, shoulders shaking as she cried quietly.I limped over and sat next to her. She didn’t look up.“Finn and I were friends,” she said finally, her voice raw. “We came to
Last Updated : 2025-11-26 Read more