Faster than a breath, Kaelor spoke. He stepped into the open space as the injured wolf dragged itself toward him, ears flattened, showing no sign of aggression.Ashryn’s feet were rooted to the spot, unable to move. He stood frozen—partly from fear, partly from a deeper force pulling him forward. One moment, he longed to escape; the next, he felt an inexplicable thread drawing him closer. Every muscle resisted. He wasn’t running or even moving—just held captive against his will.“Run, Ashryn,” he said. Kaelor’s voice grew softer, almost a whisper. Somehow, that hurt even more. “Make me want to follow.”Back pressed firmly against the bark, Ashryn spat the words like stones. out of room to run? Seems so. What you choosematters now. You walked away once—remember that?“I made a mistake.”A whisper of truth lingered there, slow and heavy. Her breath caught within her chest. Pain surged through him as his heartbeat thundered fiercely beneath his skin. He crept forward, not rushing, each
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