Getting back into the pack was easier than getting out. But by the time we reached the outer edge of the territory again, the sun had dipped lower, with shadows stretching long across the ground. My chest was tight the entire way back, not just from the run, but from the time.We were late even without seeing the gate yet.“We’ll be fine,” Kael muttered, like he could hear my thoughts.“We’re not fine,” Sarafina replied quietly. “We’re late.”“I know that,” Kael said. “I’m just saying no one’s chasing us yet.”“That’s not comforting.”I didn’t say anything as I was too focused on the gate. When it finally came into view, my steps slowed because Lucas wasn’t there, and the post was empty. For a split second, my heart dropped.“…He’s gone,” Sarafina whispered.“Relax,” Kael said. “That might actually help us.”He wasn’t wrong because there still wasn't anyone to question us.“Move,” I said.We slipped through the boundary quickly, staying low, keeping to the familiar paths till we cross
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