Natalia's POVThe fresh afternoon breeze brushed against my face the moment I stepped outside, carrying with it the scent of pine trees, damp earth, and the distant river flowing beyond the border camp. Warriors continued moving around the campsite, each occupied with one duty or another. For the first time since I heard Shantel’s condition from Dominic, I felt the heavy burden on my chest becoming lighter.I began looking around the camp, searching for Dominic.He was nowhere near the medical tents.Neither was he standing beside Azrael or Walker, who were discussing something with a few warriors near the entrance of the camp.My eyes wandered farther until I finally spotted him.He stood near the edge of the forest, several feet away from everyone else.His broad back faced the camp while his attention remained fixed on the thick trees before him.His hands rested behind him, and although he stood perfectly still, something about his posture told me his mind was elsewhere.A small
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