Sophia's POVA knock at the door. "Come in."With a few scrolls in his hands, Adrian entered, looking exactly the same as he did always: calm, in control, with a presence. But I could see things were tired in his eyes."You’re up early," he murmured, closing the door."Couldn’t sleep," I replied.He nodded just enough to indicate that the scrolls had been placed on the table. "Council meeting in an hour. More talk about the borders again." "The pack again," I said slightly aloof.He hesitated for a second and opted against an answer. Instead, he walked away to look through the window. "It's what makes this whole thing work, Sophia. If the borders go, the pack goes."Now, I moved closer, laying my hand upon his arm. "What if you go?"He shot me this quick glance, then his mouth tightened. "I won't."There was a calmness about him, one that would have nothing be right to break."Wish you could rest," I said softly. "You've been under so much pressure these past days."Turning around, h
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